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Cross, Benjamin W – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin W Cross – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45906805   NAID File Unit: 45906802     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19456501

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: NORWICH

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: colored

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45906805

NAID File Unit: 45906802

Microform: M1823

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