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Fitzpatrick, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Fitzpatrick – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519217   NAID File Unit: 42519215     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444383

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42519217

NAID File Unit: 42519215

Microform: M1822

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