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Smith, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Smith – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55642126   NAID File Unit: 55642124     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469026

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: burlington

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55642126

NAID File Unit: 55642124

Microform: M2000

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