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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Franklin – 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38505338   NAID File Unit: 38505336     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  9 artillery

ID: 19491585

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38505338

NAID File Unit: 38505336

Microform: M1818

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