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Smith, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Smith – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38917204   NAID File Unit: 38917202     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19443370

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Green

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38917204

NAID File Unit: 38917202

Microform: M1817

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