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Wilson, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Samuel Wilson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922021   NAID File Unit: 38922019     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445003

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date:  ,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: [blank]

Residence

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

County born: Nelson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Copper

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38922021

NAID File Unit: 38922019

Microform: M1817

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