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Coleman, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Coleman – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55847761   NAID File Unit: 55847759     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437041

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Queen Anne's

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Queen Anne's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55847761

NAID File Unit: 55847759

Microform: M1993

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