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Bernaugh, Brights J – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Brights J Bernaugh – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42482954   NAID File Unit: 42482950     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431645

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Clarks

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Cop.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42482954

NAID File Unit: 42482950

Microform: M1822

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