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Wilson, George – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

George Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814615   NAID File Unit: 38814612     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411890

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: newport news

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Hazel (Hzel)

Record Info

NAID: 38814615

NAID File Unit: 38814612

Microform: M1817

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