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Jewell, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Joseph Jewell – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38909244   NAID File Unit: 38909242     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19440443

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Barren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

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

Record Info

NAID: 38909244

NAID File Unit: 38909242

Microform: M1817

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