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Hoffman, Joseph – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Hoffman – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437071   NAID File Unit: 38437069     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488279

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1862

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: st louis

Residence

State born: Prussia

County born: 

Town born: Schliesen

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Fair

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Sandy

Record Info

NAID: 38437071

NAID File Unit: 38437069

Microform: M1818

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