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Williams, Joseph – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joseph Williams – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38423267   NAID File Unit: 38423265     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487453

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery Parish

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38423267

NAID File Unit: 38423265

Microform: M1818

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