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Benson, William J – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

William J Benson – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45884385   NAID File Unit: 45884382     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19449157

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Philadelphia

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Drk

Hair color: Drk

Record Info

NAID: 45884385

NAID File Unit: 45884382

Microform: M1823

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