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Benton, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 41st US Colored Infantry

William Benton – 41st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53569209   NAID File Unit: 53569206     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 41st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  41 infantry

ID: 19400202

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Wilmington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53569209

NAID File Unit: 53569206

Microform: M1994

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