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Benningsley, Hamilton – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Hamilton Benningsley – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45902526   NAID File Unit: 45902523     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19455478

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Morgantown

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45902526

NAID File Unit: 45902523

Microform: M1823

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