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Von, Wesley – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Wesley Von – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55508501   NAID File Unit: 55508499     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463507

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clinton

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55508501

NAID File Unit: 55508499

Microform: M2000

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