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Davis, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

William Davis – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38793798   NAID File Unit: 38793796     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402105

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Buffalo

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Brooklyn

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38793798

NAID File Unit: 38793796

Microform: M1817

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