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Turner, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

Benjamin Turner – 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

NAID: 39134532   NAID File Unit: 39134529     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Spar-Van

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19429786

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Capeville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39134532

NAID File Unit: 39134529

Microform: M1821

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