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Summit, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Summit – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57017189   NAID File Unit: 57017186     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19435258

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: Jasper

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Edgecombe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57017189

NAID File Unit: 57017186

Microform: M1824

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