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Wheeler, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Wheeler – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56985010   NAID File Unit: 56985008     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19421630

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bracken

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: mulatto

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56985010

NAID File Unit: 56985008

Microform: M1824

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