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Gardner, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Gardner – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45859360   NAID File Unit: 45859357     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19439808

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 1, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45859360

NAID File Unit: 45859357

Microform: M1823

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