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Mims, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Mims – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42498768   NAID File Unit: 42498765     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19436093

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Elk Fork

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42498768

NAID File Unit: 42498765

Microform: M1822

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