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Brown, John – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

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

NAID: 39069471   NAID File Unit: 39069468     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400977

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HARRISBURG

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39069471

NAID File Unit: 39069468

Microform: M1821

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