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Benjamin, Edward – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

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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