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Adams, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Adams – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42544720   NAID File Unit: 42544717     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19452366

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SAINT LOUIS

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: VICKSBURG

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42544720

NAID File Unit: 42544717

Microform: M1822

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