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Bourdney, Israel – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Israel Bourdney – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068502   NAID File Unit: 39068500     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400701

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Bucks

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Colored (Col, Col'd or Colo)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068502

NAID File Unit: 39068500

Microform: M1821

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