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Bennett, Elliott – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Elliott Bennett – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42513731   NAID File Unit: 42513729     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442288

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Rutherford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42513731

NAID File Unit: 42513729

Microform: M1822

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