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Wilson, Jerdon – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 37th US Colored Infantry, Wh-Y AND 37th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Jerdon Wilson – 37th US Colored Infantry, Wh-Y AND 37th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55808836   NAID File Unit: 55808833     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry, Wh-Y AND 37th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19424609

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newport News

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Portsmouth

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55808836

NAID File Unit: 55808833

Microform: M1993

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