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Wilson, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Wilson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38725151   NAID File Unit: 38725149     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19500108

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 12, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Martin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38725151

NAID File Unit: 38725149

Microform: M1818

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