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Davis, Jerry – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jerry Davis – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38477580   NAID File Unit: 38477577     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490066

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Hillman

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Forger

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38477580

NAID File Unit: 38477577

Microform: M1818

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