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Haskins, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Haskins – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38483114   NAID File Unit: 38483111     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19490370

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Henry

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38483114

NAID File Unit: 38483111

Microform: M1818

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