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Jones, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Jones – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38297908   NAID File Unit: 38297905     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480298

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: NASHVILLE

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38297908

NAID File Unit: 38297905

Microform: M1818

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