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Gardner, Benjamin – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Gardner – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46340571   NAID File Unit: 46340568     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19428324

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 19, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46340571

NAID File Unit: 46340568

Microform: M1992

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