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Boon, Charles – Age 40, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Charles Boon – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068390   NAID File Unit: 39068388     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400546

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068390

NAID File Unit: 39068388

Microform: M1821

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