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Bright, James Aaron – Age 34, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

James Aaron Bright – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068986   NAID File Unit: 39068984     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400784

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39068986

NAID File Unit: 39068984

Microform: M1821

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