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Allen, Robert – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Robert Allen – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066648   NAID File Unit: 39066646     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399826

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HOLLIDAYSBURG

Residence

State born: virginia

County born: Hampshire

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39066648

NAID File Unit: 39066646

Microform: M1821

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