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Fales, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Fales – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53617963   NAID File Unit: 53617961     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19419336

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Maine (Me.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTLAND

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: SALEM

Occupation: Seaman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53617963

NAID File Unit: 53617961

Microform: M1994

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