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Wilson, Lemuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Lemuel Wilson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955551   NAID File Unit: 56955549     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412193

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 19, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 31ST DISTRICT

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Stewart

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56955551

NAID File Unit: 56955549

Microform: M1824

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