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Harrison, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Joseph Harrison – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39076925   NAID File Unit: 39076923     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404747

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39076925

NAID File Unit: 39076923

Microform: M1821

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