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Perry, Benjamin – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 35th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Perry – 35th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46414347   NAID File Unit: 46414344     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 35th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  35 infantry

ID: 19453192

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 23, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Fairfax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46414347

NAID File Unit: 46414344

Microform: M1992

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