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Joe, Willis – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Willis Joe – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38828494   NAID File Unit: 38828492     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414712

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Gates

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 38828494

NAID File Unit: 38828492

Microform: M1817

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