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Hopkins, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Hopkins – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53622106   NAID File Unit: 53622103     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19421074

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 22, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: POINT PLEASANT

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53622106

NAID File Unit: 53622103

Microform: M1994

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