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Davenport, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

William Davenport – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57080023   NAID File Unit: 57080021     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19454369

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Eddyville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57080023

NAID File Unit: 57080021

Microform: M1824

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