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Reed, Josephus – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Josephus Reed – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22265890   NAID File Unit: 22265888     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19472711

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 (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22265890

NAID File Unit: 22265888

Microform: M1818

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