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McMahan, Benjamin – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Benjamin McMahan – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38740944   NAID File Unit: 38740942     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500829

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HELENA

Residence

State born: Mississippi

County born: Arkansaw

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38740944

NAID File Unit: 38740942

Microform: M1818

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