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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Franklin – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38525461   NAID File Unit: 38525459     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  10 artillery

ID: 19492126

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW ORLEANS

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38525461

NAID File Unit: 38525459

Microform: M1818

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