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Cooper, Benjamin – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Cooper – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57079196   NAID File Unit: 57079194     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19454133

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Easton

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Kent

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57079196

NAID File Unit: 57079194

Microform: M1824

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