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Wilson, James – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

James Wilson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38842701   NAID File Unit: 38842699     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19419245

Company: L

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 13, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambers

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Butcher

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38842701

NAID File Unit: 38842699

Microform: M1817

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