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Thomas, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Thomas – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57017930   NAID File Unit: 57017927     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19435408

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Vigo

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57017930

NAID File Unit: 57017927

Microform: M1824

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