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Gardner, Benjamin G – Age 36, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin G Gardner – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38581867   NAID File Unit: 38581864     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492999

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: SOUTH KINGSTON

Occupation: Manufacturer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: African

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38581867

NAID File Unit: 38581864

Microform: M1818

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