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Dorch, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Dorch – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38378766   NAID File Unit: 38378764     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484778

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Lunenburg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: col'd

Record Info

NAID: 38378766

NAID File Unit: 38378764

Microform: M1818

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