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Benjamin, Lewis – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Lewis Benjamin – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38924150   NAID File Unit: 38924147     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19445590

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clinton

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: JERSEY CITY

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38924150

NAID File Unit: 38924147

Microform: M1817

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