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Wadkins, Mack – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Mack Wadkins – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55894975   NAID File Unit: 55894973     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19452281

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Athens

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Emanuel

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55894975

NAID File Unit: 55894973

Microform: M1993

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