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Costen, Benjamin – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Costen – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55848494   NAID File Unit: 55848491     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437316

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Queen Anne's

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55848494

NAID File Unit: 55848491

Microform: M1993

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