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Davis, James – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

James Davis – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55881234   NAID File Unit: 55881231     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447646

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: decatur

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: red ford creek

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55881234

NAID File Unit: 55881231

Microform: M1993

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