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Anderson, Josh – Age 48, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Josh Anderson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591779   NAID File Unit: 53591777     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412519

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 48

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53591779

NAID File Unit: 53591777

Microform: M1994

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