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Willson, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Willson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45782365   NAID File Unit: 45782362     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413680

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 1, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newfane

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45782365

NAID File Unit: 45782362

Microform: M1823

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