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Brown, Charles W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Charles W Brown – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39069288   NAID File Unit: 39069285     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400938

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd Dist

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Elkton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39069288

NAID File Unit: 39069285

Microform: M1821

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