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Wilson, Louis – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Louis Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814803   NAID File Unit: 38814801     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411966

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 7, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 6’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 38814803

NAID File Unit: 38814801

Microform: M1817

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