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Boyd, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Boyd – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38337988   NAID File Unit: 38337986     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19482661

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 23, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Residence

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38337988

NAID File Unit: 38337986

Microform: M1818

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