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Prime, Joseph – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Prime – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46288393   NAID File Unit: 46288391     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19410094

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: New Haven

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46288393

NAID File Unit: 46288391

Microform: M1992

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