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Brooks, Jacob – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Jacob Brooks – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46270909   NAID File Unit: 46270906     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19401135

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: dunkirk

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46270909

NAID File Unit: 46270906

Microform: M1992

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