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Willis, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Willis – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53637009   NAID File Unit: 53637006     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19427067

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Hardy

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53637009

NAID File Unit: 53637006

Microform: M1994

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