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Cummings, Benjamin T – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin T Cummings – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53616141   NAID File Unit: 53616139     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19418646

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53616141

NAID File Unit: 53616139

Microform: M1994

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