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Brinkerhoff, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James Brinkerhoff – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45752530   NAID File Unit: 45752528     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400879

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Patterson

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: 

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45752530

NAID File Unit: 45752528

Microform: M1823

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