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Wilson, Fortune – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 34th US Colored Infantry

Fortune Wilson – 34th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46389299   NAID File Unit: 46389296     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 34th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  34 infantry

ID: 19445011

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 10,

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: Beaufort

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Watermellow Island

Occupation: Fisherman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46389299

NAID File Unit: 46389296

Microform: M1992

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