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Brooks, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Brooks – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45752752   NAID File Unit: 45752750     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400956

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 30th District

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45752752

NAID File Unit: 45752750

Microform: M1823

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