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Wilson, James – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

James Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814738   NAID File Unit: 38814735     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411951

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38814738

NAID File Unit: 38814735

Microform: M1817

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