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Runkles, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Joseph Runkles – 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

NAID: 39083199   NAID File Unit: 39083196     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Rol-Smi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19407889

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Bucks

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39083199

NAID File Unit: 39083196

Microform: M1821

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