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Wells, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wells – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45925732   NAID File Unit: 45925730     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19459279

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: GREENSBURG

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45925732

NAID File Unit: 45925730

Microform: M1823

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