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Birch, Benjamin – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Birch – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38898120   NAID File Unit: 38898118     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437005

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38898120

NAID File Unit: 38898118

Microform: M1817

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