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Gillis, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Gillis – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53668808   NAID File Unit: 53668805     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437159

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Brunswick

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53668808

NAID File Unit: 53668805

Microform: M1994

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