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Nichols, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Nichols – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55610630   NAID File Unit: 55610628     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467523

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Little Rock

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55610630

NAID File Unit: 55610628

Microform: M2000

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