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Wilson, Henry – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

Henry Wilson – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45899225   NAID File Unit: 45899223     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19454145

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: February 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: Elkton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45899225

NAID File Unit: 45899223

Microform: M1823

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