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Linch, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Linch – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38301212   NAID File Unit: 38301210     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480585

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky

County born: Caldwell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38301212

NAID File Unit: 38301210

Microform: M1818

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