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Wilson, Samuel – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Samuel Wilson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38424508   NAID File Unit: 38424506     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19487563

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38424508

NAID File Unit: 38424506

Microform: M1818

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