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Edlin, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Edlin – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45857968   NAID File Unit: 45857965     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19439436

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: CULPEPER

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45857968

NAID File Unit: 45857965

Microform: M1823

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