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Benson, John Tyler – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

John Tyler Benson – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46303504   NAID File Unit: 46303502     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19414874

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WILMINGTON

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 46303504

NAID File Unit: 46303502

Microform: M1992

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