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Carson, Joseph – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Carson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45754243   NAID File Unit: 45754241     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19401736

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 27, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Philadelphia

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45754243

NAID File Unit: 45754241

Microform: M1823

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