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Byass, Joshua – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joshua Byass – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38234444   NAID File Unit: 38234440     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19476302

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: DANVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38234444

NAID File Unit: 38234440

Microform: M1818

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