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Helmes, Bennet – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Bennet Helmes – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39077228   NAID File Unit: 39077226     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404845

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39077228

NAID File Unit: 39077226

Microform: M1821

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