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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wilson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53637069   NAID File Unit: 53637067     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19427060

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 8,

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Cumberland

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53637069

NAID File Unit: 53637067

Microform: M1994

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