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Ellis, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Ellis – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38379627   NAID File Unit: 38379625     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484799

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 21, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38379627

NAID File Unit: 38379625

Microform: M1818

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