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Jones, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Jones – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45766710   NAID File Unit: 45766708     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19408050

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 31, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: Nova Scotia

Town born: Halifax

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 45766710

NAID File Unit: 45766708

Microform: M1823

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