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Benton, John – Age 44, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

John Benton – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45815861   NAID File Unit: 45815858     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19426905

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 29, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45815861

NAID File Unit: 45815858

Microform: M1823

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