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Wychoff, Benjamin – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 25th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wychoff – 25th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45927443   NAID File Unit: 45927441     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 25th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  25 infantry

ID: 19459491

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45927443

NAID File Unit: 45927441

Microform: M1823

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