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Wilson, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Wilson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38501322   NAID File Unit: 38501320     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491341

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38501322

NAID File Unit: 38501320

Microform: M1818

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