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McClellan, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin McClellan – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53674890   NAID File Unit: 53674888     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439206

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PITTSBURG

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53674890

NAID File Unit: 53674888

Microform: M1994

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