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Gardner, Benjamin C – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin C Gardner – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38581845   NAID File Unit: 38581842     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492996

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: NORTH KINGSTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Dk Mulatto

Eye color: Dk Hazel

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38581845

NAID File Unit: 38581842

Microform: M1818

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