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Briggs, John – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

John Briggs – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57075328   NAID File Unit: 57075326     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19453022

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57075328

NAID File Unit: 57075326

Microform: M1824

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