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Benson, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Benson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751544   NAID File Unit: 45751541     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400442

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Old Bridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45751544

NAID File Unit: 45751541

Microform: M1823

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