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Wilson, James – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

James Wilson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38468376   NAID File Unit: 38468353     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489607

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Tensas

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38468376

NAID File Unit: 38468353

Microform: M1818

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