Wiley Bennitt – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38471624 NAID File Unit: 38471621 Microform: M1818
Military Service
Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery
Regiment: 8 artillery
ID: 19489764
Company: E
Year: 1864
Year Enlisted: 1864
Enlisted term years: 3
Enlisted date: March 13, 1864
Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)
Enlisted county:
Enlisted town: Fort Donelson
Residence
State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)
County born: Crittenden
Town born:
Occupation: Farmer
Physical Characteristics
Age: 22
Height: 5’ 10“
Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)
Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)
Record Info
NAID: 38471624
NAID File Unit: 38471621
Microform: M1818
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