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Wiley, Richard – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Richard Wiley – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38871113   NAID File Unit: 38871110     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430554

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Light yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38871113

NAID File Unit: 38871110

Microform: M1817

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