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Phoenix, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Phoenix – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38455121   NAID File Unit: 38455119     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488877

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38455121

NAID File Unit: 38455119

Microform: M1818

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