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Waters, Benjamin – Age 43, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Waters – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45898528   NAID File Unit: 45898526     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19453944

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 27, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45898528

NAID File Unit: 45898526

Microform: M1823

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