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Edwards, Wiley – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Wiley Edwards – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42449539   NAID File Unit: 42449537     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19420018

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42449539

NAID File Unit: 42449537

Microform: M1822

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