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Martin, Wesley – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Wesley Martin – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42497576   NAID File Unit: 42497572     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19435858

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 6’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42497576

NAID File Unit: 42497572

Microform: M1822

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