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Shaw, Benjamin – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Shaw – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45921197   NAID File Unit: 45921194     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19458936

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jersey City

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

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: 45921197

NAID File Unit: 45921194

Microform: M1823

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