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Jenkins, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Jenkins – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53671900   NAID File Unit: 53671897     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19438266

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Webster

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53671900

NAID File Unit: 53671897

Microform: M1994

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