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Chambers, John C – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

John C Chambers – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39071043   NAID File Unit: 39071041     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401837

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHAMBERSBURG

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39071043

NAID File Unit: 39071041

Microform: M1821

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