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Wheeler, Commodore Decatur – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 32nd US Colored Infantry

Commodore Decatur Wheeler – 32nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46327459   NAID File Unit: 46327457     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 32nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  32 infantry

ID: 19421948

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46327459

NAID File Unit: 46327457

Microform: M1992

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