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Wilson, John J – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

John J Wilson – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53637197   NAID File Unit: 53637195     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19427163

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norristown

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Chester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53637197

NAID File Unit: 53637195

Microform: M1994

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