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Wheeler, William – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Wheeler – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322757   NAID File Unit: 38322753     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482255

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft. Pickering

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38322757

NAID File Unit: 38322753

Microform: M1818

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