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Diggs, John – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

John Diggs – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073432   NAID File Unit: 39073429     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402894

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39073432

NAID File Unit: 39073429

Microform: M1821

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