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Williams, Benjamin Franklin – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Franklin Williams – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57101183   NAID File Unit: 57101180     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458928

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frederick

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57101183

NAID File Unit: 57101180

Microform: M1824

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