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Loney, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Loney – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53674123   NAID File Unit: 53674120     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19438979

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Battletown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Fauquier

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53674123

NAID File Unit: 53674120

Microform: M1994

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