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Forester, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Forester – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46339720   NAID File Unit: 46339717     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19428039

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1862

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St Simon

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Darian

Occupation: Fld hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 46339720

NAID File Unit: 46339717

Microform: M1992

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