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Benson, Rolins – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Rolins Benson – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42405937   NAID File Unit: 42405934     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19400543

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Richmond

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: Randolph

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42405937

NAID File Unit: 42405934

Microform: M1822

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