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Anderson, Ben – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Ben Anderson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38728382   NAID File Unit: 38728379     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500153

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hamilton

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: York

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38728382

NAID File Unit: 38728379

Microform: M1818

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