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Jarvis, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Joseph Jarvis – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38737123   NAID File Unit: 38737120     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500632

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bell Haven

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38737123

NAID File Unit: 38737120

Microform: M1818

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