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Ward, Joseph – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Joseph Ward – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35839765   NAID File Unit: 35839762     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411217

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Loudoun

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Very dark mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35839765

NAID File Unit: 35839762

Microform: M1819

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