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Griffin, David – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

David Griffin – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38481787   NAID File Unit: 38481784     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490293

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38481787

NAID File Unit: 38481784

Microform: M1818

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