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Wilson, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Wilson – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46297136   NAID File Unit: 46297134     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19413132

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Baker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46297136

NAID File Unit: 46297134

Microform: M1992

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