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Wilson, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Wilson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55646650   NAID File Unit: 55646648     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469229

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55646650

NAID File Unit: 55646648

Microform: M2000

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