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Cooper, Benjamin L – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin L Cooper – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53666013   NAID File Unit: 53666001     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19436305

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Brighton

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Greene

Town born: Marion

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: ’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53666013

NAID File Unit: 53666001

Microform: M1994

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