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Diggs, John H – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

John H Diggs – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55784249   NAID File Unit: 55784247     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19415864

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55784249

NAID File Unit: 55784247

Microform: M1993

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