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Benson, Josiah – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Josiah Benson – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53662865   NAID File Unit: 53662863     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19435573

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Salem

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53662865

NAID File Unit: 53662863

Microform: M1994

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