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McLane, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Benjamin McLane – 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

NAID: 39082540   NAID File Unit: 39082537     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Loc-Mit

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407476

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 14, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 13/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39082540

NAID File Unit: 39082537

Microform: M1821

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