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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wilson – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57101997   NAID File Unit: 57101995     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458981

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Casey

Residence

State born: Michigan (Mich.)

County born: 

Town born: Detroit

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57101997

NAID File Unit: 57101995

Microform: M1824

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