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Brown, John – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

John Brown – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39069454   NAID File Unit: 39069452     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400969

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

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Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39069454

NAID File Unit: 39069452

Microform: M1821

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