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Friend, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Friend – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55391548   NAID File Unit: 55391546     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19432640

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi

County born: 

Town born: vicksburg

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55391548

NAID File Unit: 55391546

Microform: M2000

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