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Wilson, George W – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

George W Wilson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950316   NAID File Unit: 38950313     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453807

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 23, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Barnstable

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: EASTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38950316

NAID File Unit: 38950313

Microform: M1817

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