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Benson, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Richard Benson – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53569129   NAID File Unit: 53569126     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19400187

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 10, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: frankford

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Drayman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53569129

NAID File Unit: 53569126

Microform: M1994

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