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Vernon, Joseph – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Vernon – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42534862   NAID File Unit: 42534860     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19448892

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: Warren

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Sandy

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Red

Record Info

NAID: 42534862

NAID File Unit: 42534860

Microform: M1822

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