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West, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Joseph West – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55872069   NAID File Unit: 55872066     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444178

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Drayman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55872069

NAID File Unit: 55872066

Microform: M1993

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