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Wiley, William – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Wiley – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608894   NAID File Unit: 53608892     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416032

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Winchester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 53608894

NAID File Unit: 53608892

Microform: M1994

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