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Benson, John H – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

John H Benson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068041   NAID File Unit: 39068038     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400404

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39068041

NAID File Unit: 39068038

Microform: M1821

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