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Giger, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Giger – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45794192   NAID File Unit: 45794189     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416894

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JACKSONVILLE

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: Nassau

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45794192

NAID File Unit: 45794189

Microform: M1823

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