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Military Service Record of Joseph Simpson, United States Colored Troops: 88th US Colored Infantry (New)

Joseph Simpson – 88th US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107223459   NAID File Unit: 107223456     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 88th US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  88 infantry

ID: 33754348

Company: B

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Guernsey

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107223459

NAID File Unit: 107223456

Microform: X

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