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Willson, Edward – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Willson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38269803   NAID File Unit: 38269800     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478244

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Blount

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Bk

Eye color: Bk

Hair color: Bk

Record Info

NAID: 38269803

NAID File Unit: 38269800

Microform: M1818

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