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Borges, Dempsey – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Dempsey Borges – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068430   NAID File Unit: 39068427     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400575

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39068430

NAID File Unit: 39068427

Microform: M1821

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