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Brown, John – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

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

NAID: 39069496   NAID File Unit: 39069494     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401114

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: September 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: TERRE HAUTE

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Vigo

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39069496

NAID File Unit: 39069494

Microform: M1821

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