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Powell, Joseph – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Powell – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56946661   NAID File Unit: 56946658     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19408284

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31st District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Schuyler

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56946661

NAID File Unit: 56946658

Microform: M1824

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