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Military Service Record of Benjamin Armstrong, 70th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Armstrong – 70th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84365997   NAID File Unit: 84365994     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 70th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  70 infantry

ID: 33745136

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vidalia

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

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: 84365997

NAID File Unit: 84365994

Microform: X

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