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Neal, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Neal – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42528473   NAID File Unit: 42528471     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446859

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42528473

NAID File Unit: 42528471

Microform: M1822

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