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Bowers, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Bowers – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56992974   NAID File Unit: 56992972     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19426849

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Marion

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Marion

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56992974

NAID File Unit: 56992972

Microform: M1824

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