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Wiley, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Robert Wiley – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608873   NAID File Unit: 53608871     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416024

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53608873

NAID File Unit: 53608871

Microform: M1994

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