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Wilson, Reuben – Age 42, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Reuben Wilson – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57102185   NAID File Unit: 57102183     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19458989

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ridge Prairie

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Amherst

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: drk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57102185

NAID File Unit: 57102183

Microform: M1824

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