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Cole, Benedict – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Benedict Cole – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55815585   NAID File Unit: 55815582     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19427550

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Leonardtown

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55815585

NAID File Unit: 55815582

Microform: M1993

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