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Brewster, William H – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

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

NAID: 39068952   NAID File Unit: 39068949     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400774

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: norwich

Occupation: Fireman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39068952

NAID File Unit: 39068949

Microform: M1821

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