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Hampton, Wilson – Age 45, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Hampton – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55883941   NAID File Unit: 55883938     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19448467

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Decatur

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lighton

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 45

Height: 6’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55883941

NAID File Unit: 55883938

Microform: M1993

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