Trail, Benjamin F.

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Benjamin F. Trail, an African-American, served as a sergeant major in the 28th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops (Infantry), organized at Indianapolis, Indiana, December 24, 1863, through March 31, 1864. He served in Company C, and was killed in battle on July 30, 1864, during the siege of Petersburg.

From the description of Family correspondence, 1863-1866. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 40139110

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