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Durham, Elisha – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Elisha Durham – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39073810   NAID File Unit: 39073807     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403179

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Mullatto

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 39073810

NAID File Unit: 39073807

Microform: M1821

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