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Brooks, William – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

William Brooks – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39069185   NAID File Unit: 39069182     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400912

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 16, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bath

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Williamsport

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39069185

NAID File Unit: 39069182

Microform: M1821

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