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Bowman, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Bowman – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56930554   NAID File Unit: 56930552     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19400459

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Clinton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56930554

NAID File Unit: 56930552

Microform: M1824

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