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Wilson, John M – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John M Wilson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38324991   NAID File Unit: 38324987     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482442

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 9, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Pontotoc

Town born: 

Occupation: Engineer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38324991

NAID File Unit: 38324987

Microform: M1818

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