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Harris, Benjamin – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Harris – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38853293   NAID File Unit: 38853290     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19423490

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Savannah

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38853293

NAID File Unit: 38853290

Microform: M1817

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