Edward Benjamin – 26th US Colored Infantry
NAID: 56930159 NAID File Unit: 56930157 Microform: M1824
Military Service
Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry
Regiment: 26 infantry
ID: 19400240
Company: E
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: February 17, 1864
Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: 2ND DISTRICT
Residence
State born: New York (N.Y.)
County born:
Town born: NEW YORK CITY
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 18
Height: 5’ 51/4“
Complexion: Black
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Blk
Record Info
NAID: 56930159
NAID File Unit: 56930157
Microform: M1824
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