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Capstick, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Capstick – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38425616   NAID File Unit: 38425614     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487631

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Boatswain

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Sandy

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Sandy

Record Info

NAID: 38425616

NAID File Unit: 38425614

Microform: M1818

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