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Bennett, Preston – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Preston Bennett – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38729551   NAID File Unit: 38729549     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500259

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Crittenden

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38729551

NAID File Unit: 38729549

Microform: M1818

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