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Wilson, John F – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

John F Wilson – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

NAID: 39137242   NAID File Unit: 39137239     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19430723

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Great Bridge

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39137242

NAID File Unit: 39137239

Microform: M1821

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