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Wesson, George – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

George Wesson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55596849   NAID File Unit: 55596846     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466983

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Lauderdale

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55596849

NAID File Unit: 55596846

Microform: M2000

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