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Benjamin, Charles – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Charles Benjamin – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269528   NAID File Unit: 46269525     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400467

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: N. Haven

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46269528

NAID File Unit: 46269525

Microform: M1992

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