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Spencer, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Spencer – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45922344   NAID File Unit: 45922341     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19459079

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: Sussex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

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: 45922344

NAID File Unit: 45922341

Microform: M1823

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