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Young, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Benjamin Young – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815595   NAID File Unit: 38815593     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412161

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Onslow

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38815595

NAID File Unit: 38815593

Microform: M1817

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