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Redding, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Redding – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45804831   NAID File Unit: 45804828     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19421132

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 13, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FERNANDINA

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: 

Town born: JACKSONVILLE

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45804831

NAID File Unit: 45804828

Microform: M1823

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