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Wilson, Samuel – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Wilson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38325021   NAID File Unit: 38325019     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482432

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 22, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38325021

NAID File Unit: 38325019

Microform: M1818

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