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Wade, Benjamin – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wade – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53686264   NAID File Unit: 53686262     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19441537

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GRAFTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Rockbridge

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53686264

NAID File Unit: 53686262

Microform: M1994

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