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Brookfield, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 22nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Brookfield – 22nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45816974   NAID File Unit: 45816971     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 22nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  22 infantry

ID: 19427436

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: New Castle

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45816974

NAID File Unit: 45816971

Microform: M1823

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