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Wilkinson, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Wilkinson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55597199   NAID File Unit: 55597197     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466986

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55597199

NAID File Unit: 55597197

Microform: M2000

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