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Parker, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Parker – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38356968   NAID File Unit: 38356966     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483526

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: August 4, 1862

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Obion

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38356968

NAID File Unit: 38356966

Microform: M1818

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