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Whittegan, Benjamin – Age 46, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Benjamin Whittegan – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35841118   NAID File Unit: 35841116     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411698

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Gardner

Physical Characteristics

Age: 46

Height: 6’ 1/4“

Complexion: Very Black Small Chin

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35841118

NAID File Unit: 35841116

Microform: M1819

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