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Gerrin, Joshua – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Joshua Gerrin – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38851583   NAID File Unit: 38851581     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19422901

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: clinton

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38851583

NAID File Unit: 38851581

Microform: M1817

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