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Martin, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Martin – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42572535   NAID File Unit: 42572533     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456476

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 21, 1863

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Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: Lafayette

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 42572535

NAID File Unit: 42572533

Microform: M1822

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