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Harris, Ben – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Ben Harris – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22310850   NAID File Unit: 22310848     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19474892

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP HAMILTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: woolly

Record Info

NAID: 22310850

NAID File Unit: 22310848

Microform: M1818

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