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Blue, Benjamin – Age 47, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Blue – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38472171   NAID File Unit: 38472169     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19489787

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

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

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 47

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38472171

NAID File Unit: 38472169

Microform: M1818

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