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Diehl, Benjamin B – Age 43, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin B Diehl – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45887319   NAID File Unit: 45887317     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19450144

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: West Chester

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Philadelphia

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45887319

NAID File Unit: 45887317

Microform: M1823

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