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Reed, Josephus – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Josephus Reed – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38692832   NAID File Unit: 38692830     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19497985

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 27, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LOUISVILLE

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Metcalfe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38692832

NAID File Unit: 38692830

Microform: M1818

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