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Forbes, Davis – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Davis Forbes – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55819171   NAID File Unit: 55819168     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19428715

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Norfolk

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Camden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55819171

NAID File Unit: 55819168

Microform: M1993

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