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Jenkins, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Jenkins – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38799672   NAID File Unit: 38799668     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19405016

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft. Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: [illegible]

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38799672

NAID File Unit: 38799668

Microform: M1817

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