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Trail, Benjamin F – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin F Trail – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57018791   NAID File Unit: 57018788     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19435653

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Rush

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57018791

NAID File Unit: 57018788

Microform: M1824

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