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Wilson, Franklin – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Franklin Wilson – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55351875   NAID File Unit: 55351872     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19411209

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Decatur

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Copper

Record Info

NAID: 55351875

NAID File Unit: 55351872

Microform: M2000

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