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Diggs, Edwin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Edwin Diggs – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55817431   NAID File Unit: 55817428     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428176

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Southampton

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55817431

NAID File Unit: 55817428

Microform: M1993

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