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Benton, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Benton – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751612   NAID File Unit: 45751610     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400509

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: March 25, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW YORK CITY

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45751612

NAID File Unit: 45751610

Microform: M1823

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