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Wilson, Joseph – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Wilson – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57102157   NAID File Unit: 57102131     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458984

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Alton

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Alton

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57102157

NAID File Unit: 57102131

Microform: M1824

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