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Burk, James – Age 28, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

James Burk – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070014   NAID File Unit: 39070011     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401272

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CARLISLE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39070014

NAID File Unit: 39070011

Microform: M1821

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