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Bench, George – Age 41, Year: 1864 – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Ad-Fal

George Bench – 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Ad-Fal

NAID: 39138742   NAID File Unit: 39138740     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Infantry (Old), Ad-Fal

Regiment:  11 infantry

ID: 19431290

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Smith

Residence

State born: Cherokee Nation

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39138742

NAID File Unit: 39138740

Microform: M1821

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