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Drain, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Drain – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42411629   NAID File Unit: 42411627     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19403224

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gallatin

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 42411629

NAID File Unit: 42411627

Microform: M1822

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