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Benton, Edmond – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Edmond Benton – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55416713   NAID File Unit: 55416711     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19441497

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55416713

NAID File Unit: 55416711

Microform: M2000

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