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Benning, James – Age 39, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Benning – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369884   NAID File Unit: 38369882     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484189

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: ???

Enlisted date: February 13, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ???

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Clark

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38369884

NAID File Unit: 38369882

Microform: M1818

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