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Diggs, Cornelius – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius Diggs – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55360863   NAID File Unit: 55360861     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19418922

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 55360863

NAID File Unit: 55360861

Microform: M2000

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