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Diggs, Michael – Age 35, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

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

NAID: 39073454   NAID File Unit: 39073451     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402900

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Benedict

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Charles

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39073454

NAID File Unit: 39073451

Microform: M1821

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