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Fox, Ben – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Ben Fox – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38480204   NAID File Unit: 38480202     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490196

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38480204

NAID File Unit: 38480202

Microform: M1818

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