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Wilson, Dowdy – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Dowdy Wilson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38842597   NAID File Unit: 38842595     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19419226

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT MONROE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38842597

NAID File Unit: 38842595

Microform: M1817

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