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Martin, Joseph – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Martin – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42572747   NAID File Unit: 42572744     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19456504

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 12, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wyandott

Residence

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

County born: Woodford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 42572747

NAID File Unit: 42572744

Microform: M1822

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