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Olds, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Olds – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55761304   NAID File Unit: 55761302     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19408810

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PORTSMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55761304

NAID File Unit: 55761302

Microform: M1993

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