Smith, Benjamin R.

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Benjamin Smith enlisted in the 2nd Louisiana Infantry Regiment May 9, 1861. He was wounded twice during the war, but returned to duty each time. Smith continued to serve in the Confederate States Army until 1865, when his unit surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia.

From the description of Benjamin R. Smith letter, 1861 Aug. 23. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244252242

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creatorOf Smith, Benjamin R. Bennie R. and Della M. Smith records 1888. Montana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Smith, Benjamin R., b. 1840. Benjamin R. Smith letter, 1861 Aug. 23. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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associatedWith Carnal, R. H. person
associatedWith Confederate States of America. Army. Louisiana Infantry Regiment, 2nd. corporateBody
associatedWith Levy, William M. person
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Confederate States of America
Camp Magruder (Va.)
Richmond (Va.)
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Military camps
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Soldiers
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Birth 1840

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