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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42413006   NAID File Unit: 42413003     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19403919

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GALLATIN

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dk Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42413006

NAID File Unit: 42413003

Microform: M1822

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