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Williams, Joseph – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Williams – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38365257   NAID File Unit: 38365255     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483903

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: June 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: New Orleans

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38365257

NAID File Unit: 38365255

Microform: M1818

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