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Wilson, Gilford – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Gilford Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814628   NAID File Unit: 38814626     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411893

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 2, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38814628

NAID File Unit: 38814626

Microform: M1817

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