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Ewings, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Ewings – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55851401   NAID File Unit: 55851399     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438326

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [blank]

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: [blank]

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55851401

NAID File Unit: 55851399

Microform: M1993

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