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Benson, James – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

James Benson – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55811604   NAID File Unit: 55811601     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19425876

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1865

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Frederick

Enlisted town: FREDERICK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55811604

NAID File Unit: 55811601

Microform: M1993

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