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Benton, John W – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John W Benton – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55621187   NAID File Unit: 55621185     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467894

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55621187

NAID File Unit: 55621185

Microform: M2000

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