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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55882549   NAID File Unit: 55882546     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448065

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: bl

Eye color: bl

Hair color: bl

Record Info

NAID: 55882549

NAID File Unit: 55882546

Microform: M1993

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