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Wilson, Robert – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Robert Wilson – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22239070   NAID File Unit: 22239068     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19471310

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 22239070

NAID File Unit: 22239068

Microform: M1818

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