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Allen, Benjamin – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Allen – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55776520   NAID File Unit: 55776518     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414230

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Prince William

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55776520

NAID File Unit: 55776518

Microform: M1993

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