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Simpson, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Simpson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53606262   NAID File Unit: 53606259     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415382

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: White

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53606262

NAID File Unit: 53606259

Microform: M1994

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