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Wilkens, John – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wilkens – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38415835   NAID File Unit: 38415833     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487004

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38415835

NAID File Unit: 38415833

Microform: M1818

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