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Smith, Benjamin – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Smith – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55347583   NAID File Unit: 55347581     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19409019

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55347583

NAID File Unit: 55347581

Microform: M2000

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