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Smith, Benjamin – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Smith – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42472073   NAID File Unit: 42472070     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19425650

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Robertson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

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: 42472073

NAID File Unit: 42472070

Microform: M1822

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