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Hoffman, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Hoffman – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38293625   NAID File Unit: 38293623     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480011

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 17, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 38293625

NAID File Unit: 38293623

Microform: M1818

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