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Churchwell, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Churchwell – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45855183   NAID File Unit: 45855181     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438623

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Port Royal

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45855183

NAID File Unit: 45855181

Microform: M1823

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