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Lyons, Benjamin – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Lyons – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46318708   NAID File Unit: 46318706     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19418623

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CARLISLE

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Lt. Mulatto

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 46318708

NAID File Unit: 46318706

Microform: M1992

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