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Franklin, Benjamin – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55549729   NAID File Unit: 55549727     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465104

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55549729

NAID File Unit: 55549727

Microform: M2000

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