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Wesley, John – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 46th US Colored Infantry

John Wesley – 46th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53713137   NAID File Unit: 53713135     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 46th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  46 infantry

ID: 19451426

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Helena

Residence

State born: Arkansas (Ark.)

County born: Phillips

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53713137

NAID File Unit: 53713135

Microform: M1994

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