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Lunaman, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1865 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Lunaman – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42496915   NAID File Unit: 42496913     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435720

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Christian

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42496915

NAID File Unit: 42496913

Microform: M1822

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