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Wheeler, William H – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

William H Wheeler – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53635914   NAID File Unit: 53635912     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19426543

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MEMPHIS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53635914

NAID File Unit: 53635912

Microform: M1994

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