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Vitus, Joshua – Age 45, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joshua Vitus – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38363609   NAID File Unit: 38363607     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483871

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: union city

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38363609

NAID File Unit: 38363607

Microform: M1818

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