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Benjamin, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Benjamin – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56930115   NAID File Unit: 56930113     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400229

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11th District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Bloomingdale

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 56930115

NAID File Unit: 56930113

Microform: M1824

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