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Ford, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Ford – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45792995   NAID File Unit: 45792992     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19416604

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 1, 1863

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Pickney Isld

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45792995

NAID File Unit: 45792992

Microform: M1823

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