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Holden, Benjamin G – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin G Holden – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46280094   NAID File Unit: 46280092     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19405873

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hartford

Residence

State born: Rhode Island (R.I.)

County born: 

Town born: Warwick

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46280094

NAID File Unit: 46280092

Microform: M1992

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