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Jones, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Jones – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46282995   NAID File Unit: 46282992     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19407374

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 26,

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington D.C.

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46282995

NAID File Unit: 46282992

Microform: M1992

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