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Wadkins, Lee – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Lee Wadkins – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55894968   NAID File Unit: 55894965     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19452244

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Decatur

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Morgan

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55894968

NAID File Unit: 55894965

Microform: M1993

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