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Bragdon, William H – Age 15, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

William H Bragdon – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068774   NAID File Unit: 39068772     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400714

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39068774

NAID File Unit: 39068772

Microform: M1821

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