Benjamin enlisted in the Union Army as a Private on 26 November 1861 in Company E, 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment Rhode Island on 16 Dec 1861.
He received a disability discharge from Company E, 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment Rhode Island on 27 Aug 1863 at New Berne, North Carolina.
The Veteran Plaque with his grave reads:
Pvt. Btry E 2 Bn.
5 RI Heavy Arty
Civil War
The unit was initially formed as an Infantry Unit but the Designation was changed to an Artillery Unit during its life.
Benjamin enlisted in the Union Army as a Private on 26 November 1861 in Company E, 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment Rhode Island on 16 Dec 1861.
He received a disability discharge from Company E, 5th Heavy Artillery Regiment Rhode Island on 27 Aug 1863 at New Berne, North Carolina.
The Veteran Plaque with his grave reads:
Pvt. Btry E 2 Bn.
5 RI Heavy Arty
Civil War
The unit was initially formed as an Infantry Unit but the Designation was changed to an Artillery Unit during its life.
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