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McHerd, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin McHerd – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45893241   NAID File Unit: 45893239     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19452213

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 17, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45893241

NAID File Unit: 45893239

Microform: M1823

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