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Costley, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Costley – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46306941   NAID File Unit: 46306938     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19415739

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Harrisburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Union

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Gray

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46306941

NAID File Unit: 46306938

Microform: M1992

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