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Wilkerson, Wiley – Age 29, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Wiley Wilkerson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608927   NAID File Unit: 53608924     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416043

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Greene

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: black

Hair color: Bl.

Record Info

NAID: 53608927

NAID File Unit: 53608924

Microform: M1994

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