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Burke, Richard – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Richard Burke – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070037   NAID File Unit: 39070034     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401277

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 8, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ridgeway

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39070037

NAID File Unit: 39070034

Microform: M1821

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