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Harris, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Joseph Harris – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35826213   NAID File Unit: 35826210     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19404575

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Saloon waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 35826213

NAID File Unit: 35826210

Microform: M1819

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