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Brooks, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Brooks – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38845889   NAID File Unit: 38845886     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19420667

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38845889

NAID File Unit: 38845886

Microform: M1817

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