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Borden, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Benjamin Borden – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817368   NAID File Unit: 35817366     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400607

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: NORFOLK

Occupation: Oysterman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 35817368

NAID File Unit: 35817366

Microform: M1819

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