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Hunter, Benjamin – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Hunter – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38685653   NAID File Unit: 38685651     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497483

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Covington

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38685653

NAID File Unit: 38685651

Microform: M1818

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