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Willis, Benjamin – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Willis – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55841683   NAID File Unit: 55841681     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19435407

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newbern

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Craven

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 11“

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

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55841683

NAID File Unit: 55841681

Microform: M1993

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