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Gardner, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Gardner – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55852321   NAID File Unit: 55852319     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19438602

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55852321

NAID File Unit: 55852319

Microform: M1993

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