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Benton, Thomas H – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Thomas H Benton – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38337071   NAID File Unit: 38337069     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482643

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Memphis

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38337071

NAID File Unit: 38337069

Microform: M1818

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