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Benton, James T – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

James T Benton – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53612106   NAID File Unit: 53612104     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19416962

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 28 Dist

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53612106

NAID File Unit: 53612104

Microform: M1994

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