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Bell, Wilson – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Bell – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55877985   NAID File Unit: 55877983     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19446689

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Wingo

Town born: 

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55877985

NAID File Unit: 55877983

Microform: M1993

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