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Benson, James – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

James Benson – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57108707   NAID File Unit: 57108705     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19459841

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: New Castle

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57108707

NAID File Unit: 57108705

Microform: M1824

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