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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 83, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wilson – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55872954   NAID File Unit: 55872952     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444470

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 24,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Queen Anne's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: ???

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55872954

NAID File Unit: 55872952

Microform: M1993

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