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Wilson, Raphael – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Raphael Wilson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872153   NAID File Unit: 38872151     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430903

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38872153

NAID File Unit: 38872151

Microform: M1817

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