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Brister, James A – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

James A Brister – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45903772   NAID File Unit: 45903769     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19455804

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 3, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Trenton

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Trenton

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45903772

NAID File Unit: 45903769

Microform: M1823

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