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Benton, John – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Benton – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269692   NAID File Unit: 46269690     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400551

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Lebanon

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: CATSKILL

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46269692

NAID File Unit: 46269690

Microform: M1992

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