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Wales, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

Benjamin Wales – 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

NAID: 39114630   NAID File Unit: 39114628     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Wal-Whi

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19422690

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1862

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: Salisbury

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Somerset

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39114630

NAID File Unit: 39114628

Microform: M1821

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