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Benjamin, Madison – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Madison Benjamin – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38421721   NAID File Unit: 38421718     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487357

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38421721

NAID File Unit: 38421718

Microform: M1818

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