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Brown, William S – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

William S Brown – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39069710   NAID File Unit: 39069707     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401156

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39069710

NAID File Unit: 39069707

Microform: M1821

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