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May, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin May – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38538099   NAID File Unit: 38538097     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  10 artillery

ID: 19492201

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38538099

NAID File Unit: 38538097

Microform: M1818

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