From Muskegon County, Michigan, Daniel enlisted on December 10, 1861, at White River for three years service at age 27. He was promoted to Commissary Sergeant on January 1, 1863. He was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant in the 14th United States Colored Infantry on November 16, 1863. He was honorably discharged on March 29, 1865.
24 July 2003