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Benjamin, James – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

James Benjamin – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55743704   NAID File Unit: 55743701     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19400484

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Yorktown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: blank

Town born: Fort Monroe

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55743704

NAID File Unit: 55743701

Microform: M1993

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