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Anderson, Benjamin J – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin J Anderson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45846613   NAID File Unit: 45846610     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19436859

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: EVANSVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45846613

NAID File Unit: 45846610

Microform: M1823

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