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Davenport, John – Age 14, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Davenport – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517355   NAID File Unit: 42517352     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443694

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42517355

NAID File Unit: 42517352

Microform: M1822

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