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Wilson, Malakiah – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Malakiah Wilson – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55597781   NAID File Unit: 55597779     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467032

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55597781

NAID File Unit: 55597779

Microform: M2000

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