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Brister, Abner W – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Abner W Brister – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38572021   NAID File Unit: 38572018     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492458

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 19,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: providence

Residence

State born: Massachusetts

County born: 

Town born: boston

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38572021

NAID File Unit: 38572018

Microform: M1818

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