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Wilson, Franklin – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Franklin Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814595   NAID File Unit: 38814593     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411883

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PETERSBURG

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38814595

NAID File Unit: 38814593

Microform: M1817

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