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Benedict, Morris – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Morris Benedict – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751449   NAID File Unit: 45751447     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400349

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 16, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 16th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Ulster

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45751449

NAID File Unit: 45751447

Microform: M1823

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