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Benson, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

James Benson – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53662838   NAID File Unit: 53662835     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19435576

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Wooly

Record Info

NAID: 53662838

NAID File Unit: 53662835

Microform: M1994

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