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Williams, Joseph – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Williams – 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38561815   NAID File Unit: 38561806     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  10 artillery

ID: 19492254

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Orleans

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38561815

NAID File Unit: 38561806

Microform: M1818

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