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Allen, Benjamin – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Benjamin Allen – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38728133   NAID File Unit: 38728130     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500123

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Saddler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38728133

NAID File Unit: 38728130

Microform: M1818

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