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Russell, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Russell – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38865161   NAID File Unit: 38865159     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19428455

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38865161

NAID File Unit: 38865159

Microform: M1817

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