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Harlan, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Harlan – 14th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42414741   NAID File Unit: 42414739     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  14 infantry

ID: 19404828

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: White

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42414741

NAID File Unit: 42414739

Microform: M1822

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