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Wadkins, George W – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 47th Colored Infantry

George W Wadkins – 47th Colored Infantry

NAID: 55349903   NAID File Unit: 55349900     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19410250

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 55349903

NAID File Unit: 55349900

Microform: M2000

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