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Wilson, John – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wilson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38424314   NAID File Unit: 38424312     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487534

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Gloucester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38424314

NAID File Unit: 38424312

Microform: M1818

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