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Wilson, James – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James Wilson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955505   NAID File Unit: 56955502     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412153

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 17, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 6TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 56955505

NAID File Unit: 56955502

Microform: M1824

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