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Mitchell, Joseph – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Mitchell – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45802152   NAID File Unit: 45802149     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19419981

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HILTON HEAD

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45802152

NAID File Unit: 45802149

Microform: M1823

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