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Bibbins, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Bibbins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42514040   NAID File Unit: 42514038     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442432

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Cannon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42514040

NAID File Unit: 42514038

Microform: M1822

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