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Coling, Benjamin F – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin F Coling – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45886496   NAID File Unit: 45886494     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19449888

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 28,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Chester

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Chester

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45886496

NAID File Unit: 45886494

Microform: M1823

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