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Wilkins, Joseph – Age 38, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Wilkins – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608958   NAID File Unit: 53608956     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416051

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1864

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Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Fayette

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Occupation: R.R. Man

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53608958

NAID File Unit: 53608956

Microform: M1994

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