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Porter, Daniel – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Daniel Porter – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38492996   NAID File Unit: 38492993     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490870

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38492996

NAID File Unit: 38492993

Microform: M1818

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