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Bell, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Bell – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45848608   NAID File Unit: 45848604     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19437205

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 45848608

NAID File Unit: 45848604

Microform: M1823

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