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Smith, Benjamin F – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin F Smith – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53683183   NAID File Unit: 53683180     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19440419

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FRANKFORD

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Berks

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53683183

NAID File Unit: 53683180

Microform: M1994

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