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Branch, Benjamin – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Branch – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38899136   NAID File Unit: 38899134     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19437356

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Nelson

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Bourbon

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38899136

NAID File Unit: 38899134

Microform: M1817

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