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Wilson, George – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Wilson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38269915   NAID File Unit: 38269912     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478215

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 24, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Bradley

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38269915

NAID File Unit: 38269912

Microform: M1818

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