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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519694   NAID File Unit: 42519691     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444590

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: OLNEY

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42519694

NAID File Unit: 42519691

Microform: M1822

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