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Dyer, Benjamin – Age 38, Year: 1865 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Dyer – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56998234   NAID File Unit: 56998232     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19428809

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 31, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Terre Haute

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56998234

NAID File Unit: 56998232

Microform: M1824

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