He applied for pension as invalid on July 30, 1890 from N.Y app# 951,662 his Widow Emily C. Briggs applied on December 14, 1907 from N.Y. app# 881,369. The pension record states served with Co. K. 14th R.I. Heavy Artillery which had its designation changed on April 4, 1864 to the 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery and then again on May 27, 1864 to the 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery.
He applied for pension as invalid on July 30, 1890 from N.Y app# 951,662 his Widow Emily C. Briggs applied on December 14, 1907 from N.Y. app# 881,369. The pension record states served with Co. K. 14th R.I. Heavy Artillery which had its designation changed on April 4, 1864 to the 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery and then again on May 27, 1864 to the 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery.
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George W. Briggs Co. K 11 US Heavy Art Died Dec. 10 1907 Age 68 years
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