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Davidson, Jacob – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Jacob Davidson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517373   NAID File Unit: 42517370     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443699

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42517373

NAID File Unit: 42517370

Microform: M1822

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