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Wilson, Joseph – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Wilson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55380394   NAID File Unit: 55380392     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19427224

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LAKE PROVIDENCE

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW ORLEANS

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 31/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55380394

NAID File Unit: 55380392

Microform: M2000

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