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Bruster, Richard H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Richard H Bruster – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45753341   NAID File Unit: 45753339     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19401268

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Long Island

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45753341

NAID File Unit: 45753339

Microform: M1823

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