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Smith, Benjamin Franklin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Franklin Smith – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38602944   NAID File Unit: 38602941     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494211

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Cedarville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38602944

NAID File Unit: 38602941

Microform: M1818

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