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Wilkerson, Samuel – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Wilkerson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921355   NAID File Unit: 38921352     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444820

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6th District

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38921355

NAID File Unit: 38921352

Microform: M1817

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