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Bridges, Burrel – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Burrel Bridges – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38473190   NAID File Unit: 38473188     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489848

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Sallow

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38473190

NAID File Unit: 38473188

Microform: M1818

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