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Wilson, Joseph – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, Wh-Z AND Misc Cards

Joseph Wilson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, Wh-Z AND Misc Cards

NAID: 55538491   NAID File Unit: 55538488     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, Wh-Z AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464822

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Rocky Spring

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

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: 55538491

NAID File Unit: 55538488

Microform: M2000

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