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Franklin, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Franklin – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38525488   NAID File Unit: 38525486     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  10 artillery

ID: 19492131

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Cane River

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38525488

NAID File Unit: 38525486

Microform: M1818

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