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Word, Joshua – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Joshua Word – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366274   NAID File Unit: 38366272     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483964

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: January 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38366274

NAID File Unit: 38366272

Microform: M1818

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