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Bennett, Silas – Age 36, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Silas Bennett – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38952297   NAID File Unit: 38952294     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19454332

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 22, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

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

County born: Muhlenberg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: brown

Record Info

NAID: 38952297

NAID File Unit: 38952294

Microform: M1817

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