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Goss, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Goss – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38345842   NAID File Unit: 38345840     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483003

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: island no. 10

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38345842

NAID File Unit: 38345840

Microform: M1818

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