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Jay, Joseph – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Jay – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38296259   NAID File Unit: 38296257     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480239

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: Drayman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38296259

NAID File Unit: 38296257

Microform: M1818

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