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Wise, Josephus – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Josephus Wise – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55772380   NAID File Unit: 55772378     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19412824

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newbern

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Murfreesboro

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55772380

NAID File Unit: 55772378

Microform: M1993

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