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Towns, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Towns – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55838564   NAID File Unit: 55838561     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19434700

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: James City

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55838564

NAID File Unit: 55838561

Microform: M1993

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