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Wilson, Edward – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

Edward Wilson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38842610   NAID File Unit: 38842608     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19419232

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Portsmouth

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Light (Lt or Li)

Hair color: Light (Lt or Li)

Record Info

NAID: 38842610

NAID File Unit: 38842608

Microform: M1817

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