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Benjamin, Thomas – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Thomas Benjamin – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56930138   NAID File Unit: 56930135     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400233

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31st District

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56930138

NAID File Unit: 56930135

Microform: M1824

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