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Cotton, Wiley W – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Wiley W Cotton – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

NAID: 45605002   NAID File Unit: 45604999     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Carter-Davis

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19401504

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: 

Town born: Farmland

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45605002

NAID File Unit: 45604999

Microform: M1801

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