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Wilson, James W – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

James W Wilson – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55873068   NAID File Unit: 55873066     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444532

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 1/2“

Complexion: Griffe or Griff

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55873068

NAID File Unit: 55873066

Microform: M1993

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