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Carter, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Benjamin Carter – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38732304   NAID File Unit: 38732300     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500387

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38732304

NAID File Unit: 38732300

Microform: M1818

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