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Benton, George – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

George Benton – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45815840   NAID File Unit: 45815837     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19426900

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Upper Alloway's Creek

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: New Castle

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black and Curly

Record Info

NAID: 45815840

NAID File Unit: 45815837

Microform: M1823

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