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Vaughn, Benjamin – Age 47, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Vaughn – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42585838   NAID File Unit: 42585836     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19458053

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 2, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mexico

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 47

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: 42585838

NAID File Unit: 42585836

Microform: M1822

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