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Lindsey, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 30th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Lindsey – 30th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57123605   NAID File Unit: 57123603     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 30th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  30 infantry

ID: 19461467

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57123605

NAID File Unit: 57123603

Microform: M1824

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