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Brown, Joseph – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Brown – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38372352   NAID File Unit: 38372350     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484345

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: WARRENTON

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Light

Record Info

NAID: 38372352

NAID File Unit: 38372350

Microform: M1818

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