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Olfer, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Joseph Olfer – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22319061   NAID File Unit: 22319058     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19475263

Company: 

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 27, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Black River

Residence

State born: **no state listed**

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22319061

NAID File Unit: 22319058

Microform: M1818

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