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Eden, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Eden – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55390224   NAID File Unit: 55390222     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432197

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Joseph

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55390224

NAID File Unit: 55390222

Microform: M2000

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