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Mathews, Benjamin – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Mathews – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53704664   NAID File Unit: 53704662     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19448684

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53704664

NAID File Unit: 53704662

Microform: M1994

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