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Houff, David V – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

David V Houff – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56939004   NAID File Unit: 56939002     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19404615

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2ND DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: GOSHEN

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56939004

NAID File Unit: 56939002

Microform: M1824

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