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Hamilton, Wesley – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Wesley Hamilton – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38290385   NAID File Unit: 38290383     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479755

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Achison

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 38290385

NAID File Unit: 38290383

Microform: M1818

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