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Cornell, Benjamin H – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin H Cornell – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38576514   NAID File Unit: 38576512     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492720

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38576514

NAID File Unit: 38576512

Microform: M1818

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