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Bivans, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Bivans – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53612388   NAID File Unit: 53612385     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19417109

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Errand Boy

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53612388

NAID File Unit: 53612385

Microform: M1994

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