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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Franklin – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38823789   NAID File Unit: 38823786     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19413940

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22,

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Matthews

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38823789

NAID File Unit: 38823786

Microform: M1817

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