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Burke, Wilson – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wilson Burke – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38573269   NAID File Unit: 38573266     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19492512

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: SAVANNAH

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Drk

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 38573269

NAID File Unit: 38573266

Microform: M1818

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