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Benson, Joseph – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Benson – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53569104   NAID File Unit: 53569102     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19400236

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PHILADELPHIA

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: BRIDGETON

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: mulatto

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 53569104

NAID File Unit: 53569102

Microform: M1994

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