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West, Joe – Age 32, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joe West – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322665   NAID File Unit: 38322662     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482235

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT PICKERING

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Westmoreland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 93/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38322665

NAID File Unit: 38322662

Microform: M1818

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