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Coleman, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Coleman – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55575919   NAID File Unit: 55575917     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19465944

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 16, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55575919

NAID File Unit: 55575917

Microform: M2000

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