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Adams, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Adams – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56928756   NAID File Unit: 56928752     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19399729

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56928756

NAID File Unit: 56928752

Microform: M1824

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