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Davis, Joshua – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

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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