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Boston, George – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

George Boston – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068465   NAID File Unit: 39068462     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400583

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 3, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068465

NAID File Unit: 39068462

Microform: M1821

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