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Benson, Samuel – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Benson – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53569150   NAID File Unit: 53569148     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19400192

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: READING

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53569150

NAID File Unit: 53569148

Microform: M1994

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