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Betts, Henry W – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Henry W Betts – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068121   NAID File Unit: 39068119     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400387

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JAMAICA

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 39068121

NAID File Unit: 39068119

Microform: M1821

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