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Baker, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Baker – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45787038   NAID File Unit: 45787036     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19415130

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45787038

NAID File Unit: 45787036

Microform: M1823

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