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Handy, Benjamin – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Handy – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55821920   NAID File Unit: 55821917     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19429569

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: [blank]

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55821920

NAID File Unit: 55821917

Microform: M1993

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