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Davis, William J – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William J Davis – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38477630   NAID File Unit: 38477628     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490052

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 5, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38477630

NAID File Unit: 38477628

Microform: M1818

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