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Wilson, Briscoe – Age 15, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 42nd US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Briscoe Wilson – 42nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 42nd US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 53609345   NAID File Unit: 53609343     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry, W-Y AND 42nd US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19416145

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: DANVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Bro.

Eye color: Blk.

Hair color: Blk.

Record Info

NAID: 53609345

NAID File Unit: 53609343

Microform: M1994

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