Joshua Davis – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38477616 NAID File Unit: 38477614 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 8 artillery
ID: 19490047
Company: K
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: May 23, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county: Stewart
Enlisted town: Fort Donelson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Charlotte
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 45
Height: 5’ 1“
Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38477616
NAID File Unit: 38477614
Microform: M1818
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