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Benson, William L – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 37th US Colored Infantry

William L Benson – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55778553   NAID File Unit: 55778550     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19414546

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Roanoke Island

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Hyde

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55778553

NAID File Unit: 55778550

Microform: M1993

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