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Peterson, Benjamin – Age 34, Year: 1863 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Peterson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45771998   NAID File Unit: 45771996     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19410792

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45771998

NAID File Unit: 45771996

Microform: M1823

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