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Burris, Charles – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Charles Burris – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070078   NAID File Unit: 39070075     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401291

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39070078

NAID File Unit: 39070075

Microform: M1821

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