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Ben, Francis Wilbert – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Francis Wilbert Ben – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269477   NAID File Unit: 46269475     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400517

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW YORK CITY

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: HUDSON

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: negro

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 46269477

NAID File Unit: 46269475

Microform: M1992

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