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Martin, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Martin – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53651157   NAID File Unit: 53651155     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19432104

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Yazoo

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53651157

NAID File Unit: 53651155

Microform: M1994

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