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Sinks, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Sinks – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38263212   NAID File Unit: 38263209     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477827

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38263212

NAID File Unit: 38263209

Microform: M1818

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