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Patterson, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Benjamin Patterson – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22319468   NAID File Unit: 22319466     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475326

Company: 

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22319468

NAID File Unit: 22319466

Microform: M1818

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