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Wilson, Henery – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henery Wilson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38324854   NAID File Unit: 38324851     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482441

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chicago

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38324854

NAID File Unit: 38324851

Microform: M1818

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