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Wilson, Samuel – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Wilson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42536742   NAID File Unit: 42536739     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449527

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Indian Mount

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42536742

NAID File Unit: 42536739

Microform: M1822

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