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Military Service Record of Benjamin Burkes, 69th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Burkes – 69th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84361054   NAID File Unit: 84361051     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 69th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  69 infantry

ID: 33672200

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84361054

NAID File Unit: 84361051

Microform: X

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