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Wilson, Green – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Green Wilson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536698   NAID File Unit: 42536696     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449498

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Smith Station

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Limestone

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536698

NAID File Unit: 42536696

Microform: M1822

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