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Lay, Benjamin F – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin F Lay – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56973193   NAID File Unit: 56973190     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19416726

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: N. Lexington

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Sugartree Ridge

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56973193

NAID File Unit: 56973190

Microform: M1824

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