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Rider, Wiley – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Wiley Rider – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53655585   NAID File Unit: 53655583     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19433477

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Monroe

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53655585

NAID File Unit: 53655583

Microform: M1994

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