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Mathews, Wilson – Age 16, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Wilson Mathews – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526572   NAID File Unit: 42526568     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446368

Company: D

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: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 53/4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42526572

NAID File Unit: 42526568

Microform: M1822

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