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Wesley, John – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Wesley – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55645670   NAID File Unit: 55645667     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469147

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55645670

NAID File Unit: 55645667

Microform: M2000

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