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Wilson, Edward – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Edward Wilson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878833   NAID File Unit: 45878830     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446216

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jefferson

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45878833

NAID File Unit: 45878830

Microform: M1823

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