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Wilkerson, William – Age 27, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

William Wilkerson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608943   NAID File Unit: 53608940     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416046

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: 27

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53608943

NAID File Unit: 53608940

Microform: M1994

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