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Wilson, Billy – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Billy Wilson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55380249   NAID File Unit: 55380246     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19427161

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 6, 1864

Enlisted state: Iowa

Enlisted county: Dubuque

Enlisted town: DUBUQUE

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55380249

NAID File Unit: 55380246

Microform: M2000

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