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Benton, Frank – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Frank Benton – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53662877   NAID File Unit: 53662875     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19435579

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Vermont (Vt.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Woodstock

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53662877

NAID File Unit: 53662875

Microform: M1994

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