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Holmes, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Holmes – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437186   NAID File Unit: 38437184     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488309

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 3/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38437186

NAID File Unit: 38437184

Microform: M1818

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