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Robinson, Wilson – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Wilson Robinson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53605356   NAID File Unit: 53605353     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415128

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

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: 53605356

NAID File Unit: 53605353

Microform: M1994

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