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Washington, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Washington – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38499847   NAID File Unit: 38499844     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491220

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March , 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38499847

NAID File Unit: 38499844

Microform: M1818

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