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Wilson, Alexander – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Alexander Wilson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921825   NAID File Unit: 38921821     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444895

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Owensboro

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Breckinridge

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38921825

NAID File Unit: 38921821

Microform: M1817

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