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

Benjamin Hill – 71st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 84383495   NAID File Unit: 84383492     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 71st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  71 infantry

ID: 33746015

Company: H

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: Rapides

Town born: 

Occupation: Cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

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: 84383495

NAID File Unit: 84383492

Microform: X

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