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Handy, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Handy – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57118465   NAID File Unit: 57118463     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19460745

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Queen Anne's

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Queen Anne's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 57118465

NAID File Unit: 57118463

Microform: M1824

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