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

William Brink – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39069012   NAID File Unit: 39069010     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400854

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 24, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: KINGSTON

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39069012

NAID File Unit: 39069010

Microform: M1821

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