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Benson, Benjamin – Age 35, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Benson – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38570599   NAID File Unit: 38570596     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492379

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38570599

NAID File Unit: 38570596

Microform: M1818

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