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Dawson, Wilson – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Wilson Dawson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53595610   NAID File Unit: 53595608     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413399

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Toledo

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53595610

NAID File Unit: 53595608

Microform: M1994

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