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Wedge, Charles – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Charles Wedge – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39088133   NAID File Unit: 39088130     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410170

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Cecil

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39088133

NAID File Unit: 39088130

Microform: M1821

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