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[Massachusetts] Benton, Nelson R – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Bell-Brown

Nelson R Benton – 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Bell-Brown

NAID: 37257732   NAID File Unit: 37257729     Microform: M1898

Military Service

Unit: 54th Massachusetts Infantry, Bell-Brown

Regiment:  54 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19400379

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: CATSKILL

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Light

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 37257732

NAID File Unit: 37257729

Microform: M1898

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