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Military Service Record of Benjamin Dorus, 71st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Dorus – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84382229   NAID File Unit: 84382227     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33752259

Company: F

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alexandria

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 84382229

NAID File Unit: 84382227

Microform: X

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