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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Franklin – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38795695   NAID File Unit: 38795693     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19402940

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38795695

NAID File Unit: 38795693

Microform: M1817

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