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Davis, John H – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

John H Davis – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39072765   NAID File Unit: 39072763     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402638

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39072765

NAID File Unit: 39072763

Microform: M1821

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