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Wilson, John – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

John Wilson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55511919   NAID File Unit: 55511916     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463671

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 35

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55511919

NAID File Unit: 55511916

Microform: M2000

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