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Peters, Benjamin – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Peters – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55557950   NAID File Unit: 55557948     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19465471

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Camden

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: lt yellow

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55557950

NAID File Unit: 55557948

Microform: M2000

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