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Barker, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Barker – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38569980   NAID File Unit: 38569978     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492363

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 27,

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: providence

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Westchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Dk

Hair color: Dk

Record Info

NAID: 38569980

NAID File Unit: 38569978

Microform: M1818

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