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Bennett, Thomas H – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Thomas H Bennett – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068021   NAID File Unit: 39068018     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400333

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068021

NAID File Unit: 39068018

Microform: M1821

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