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Benjamin, James – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James Benjamin – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751474   NAID File Unit: 45751472     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400429

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st Dist

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45751474

NAID File Unit: 45751472

Microform: M1823

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