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Waples, Joseph M – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 19th US Colored Infantry

Joseph M Waples – 19th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42625505   NAID File Unit: 42625503     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 19th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  19 infantry

ID: 19462486

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24,

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: Wilmington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42625505

NAID File Unit: 42625503

Microform: M1822

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