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Military Service Record of John Wilson, United States Colored Troops: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

John Wilson – 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

NAID: 107142745   NAID File Unit: 107142743     Microform: X

Military Service

Unit: 83rd US Colored Infantry (New)

Regiment:  83 infantry

ID: 33747181

Company: D

Year: 

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Kansas (Kans. or Kan.)

Enlisted county: Wyandotte

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 107142745

NAID File Unit: 107142743

Microform: X

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