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Martin, Joseph – Age 38, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Martin – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38396396   NAID File Unit: 38396393     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19485749

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Missouri

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: D. Yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 38396396

NAID File Unit: 38396393

Microform: M1818

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