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Butler, Joseph – Age 15, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Butler – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55574056   NAID File Unit: 55574053     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19465894

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55574056

NAID File Unit: 55574053

Microform: M2000

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