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Wilson, John – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Wilson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45878943   NAID File Unit: 45878940     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446192

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 25, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Dinwiddie

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45878943

NAID File Unit: 45878940

Microform: M1823

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