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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45888315   NAID File Unit: 45888313     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19450455

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 5,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Virginia

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45888315

NAID File Unit: 45888313

Microform: M1823

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