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Wilson, James – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

James Wilson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38324958   NAID File Unit: 38324955     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482419

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Trigg

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38324958

NAID File Unit: 38324955

Microform: M1818

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