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Brim, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Brim – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42483680   NAID File Unit: 42483678     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431868

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CLARKSVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42483680

NAID File Unit: 42483678

Microform: M1822

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