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Ellis, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Ellis – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38707802   NAID File Unit: 38707800     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19498910

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW BERNE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38707802

NAID File Unit: 38707800

Microform: M1818

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