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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Wilson – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38365708   NAID File Unit: 38365706     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483942

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Union City

Residence

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

County born: Cumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38365708

NAID File Unit: 38365706

Microform: M1818

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