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Anderson, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Anderson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38788546   NAID File Unit: 38788544     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19399756

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: James City

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38788546

NAID File Unit: 38788544

Microform: M1817

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