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Jones, Wilson – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Jones – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42524267   NAID File Unit: 42524264     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445818

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: [blank]

Town born: Lewiston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42524267

NAID File Unit: 42524264

Microform: M1822

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