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Wise, Joseph – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Wise – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45782770   NAID File Unit: 45782767     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413737

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: Boston

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45782770

NAID File Unit: 45782767

Microform: M1823

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