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Steele, Benjamin – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Steele – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45776851   NAID File Unit: 45776849     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19412439

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 2, 1863

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Enlisted town: Jamaica

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45776851

NAID File Unit: 45776849

Microform: M1823

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