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Fisher, Benjamin – Age 39, Year: 1864 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Fisher – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55334651   NAID File Unit: 55334649     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19402509

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 39

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55334651

NAID File Unit: 55334649

Microform: M2000

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