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Wilson, John – Age 43, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Wilson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38501442   NAID File Unit: 38501440     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491315

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PADUCAH

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Halifax

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 43

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38501442

NAID File Unit: 38501440

Microform: M1818

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