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Wheeler, Joseph Alexander – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Alexander Wheeler – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55840464   NAID File Unit: 55840462     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19435166

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Plowdens Wharf

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: St Mary's

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55840464

NAID File Unit: 55840462

Microform: M1993

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