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Benson, Samuel – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Benson – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269643   NAID File Unit: 46269641     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400542

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bridgeport

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: FLATBUSH

Occupation: White washing

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46269643

NAID File Unit: 46269641

Microform: M1992

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