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Hotchkiss, Wilson – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Wilson Hotchkiss – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38827355   NAID File Unit: 38827353     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19414504

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22,

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newbern

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Hertford

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38827355

NAID File Unit: 38827353

Microform: M1817

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