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Welsh, Benjamin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Welsh – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42626409   NAID File Unit: 42626406     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19462639

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42626409

NAID File Unit: 42626406

Microform: M1822

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