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

John Wilson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38424315   NAID File Unit: 38424312     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487540

Company: C

Year: 1864

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

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Town born: Gloster

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38424315

NAID File Unit: 38424312

Microform: M1818

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