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Wilson, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wilson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38501475   NAID File Unit: 38501457     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491325

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAIRO

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Bath

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Grey

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38501475

NAID File Unit: 38501457

Microform: M1818

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