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Derry, James – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

James Derry – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073191   NAID File Unit: 39073188     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402753

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Bucks

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39073191

NAID File Unit: 39073188

Microform: M1821

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