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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56967603   NAID File Unit: 56967600     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415269

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56967603

NAID File Unit: 56967600

Microform: M1824

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