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Military Service Record of Eli Bently, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Eli Bently – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107114238   NAID File Unit: 107114236     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33746566

Company: E

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: Linn

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 101/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107114238

NAID File Unit: 107114236

Microform: X

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