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Prout, Benjamin – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Prout – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57012933   NAID File Unit: 57012930     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19433981

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: East Mills

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57012933

NAID File Unit: 57012930

Microform: M1824

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