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Wilson, Palen – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Palen Wilson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38814861   NAID File Unit: 38814859     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411948

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pasquotank

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38814861

NAID File Unit: 38814859

Microform: M1817

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