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Davis, Burke – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Burke Davis – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42517524   NAID File Unit: 42517522     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19443742

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42517524

NAID File Unit: 42517522

Microform: M1822

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