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Wilson, Benjamin – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Wilson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53637077   NAID File Unit: 53637067     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19427065

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterford

Residence

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

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 53637077

NAID File Unit: 53637067

Microform: M1994

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