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Benson, Calvin – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Calvin Benson – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53693061   NAID File Unit: 53693059     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19445300

Company: J

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Pontotoc

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53693061

NAID File Unit: 53693059

Microform: M1994

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