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Cline, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Benjamin Cline – 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

NAID: 39071578   NAID File Unit: 39071576     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Clap-Dav

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19402079

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 26, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 39071578

NAID File Unit: 39071576

Microform: M1821

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