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Wilson, Alfred – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Alfred Wilson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38921843   NAID File Unit: 38921841     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19444902

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 14,

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38921843

NAID File Unit: 38921841

Microform: M1817

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