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Wilson, Luke – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Luke Wilson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38424392   NAID File Unit: 38424390     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487537

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 9, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38424392

NAID File Unit: 38424390

Microform: M1818

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