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Smith, Benjamin – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Smith – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55868511   NAID File Unit: 55868509     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19442769

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BALTIMORE CITY

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: BALTIMORE CITY

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55868511

NAID File Unit: 55868509

Microform: M1993

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