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Smith, Benjamin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Benjamin Smith – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22268117   NAID File Unit: 22268114     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472818

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Hardin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 22268117

NAID File Unit: 22268114

Microform: M1818

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