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Roberts, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Roberts – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55891835   NAID File Unit: 55891833     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19451139

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 3, 1865

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Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Cleveland

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55891835

NAID File Unit: 55891833

Microform: M1993

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