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Wells, Joseph – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Wells – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322589   NAID File Unit: 38322587     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482249

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 31, 1863

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38322589

NAID File Unit: 38322587

Microform: M1818

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