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Wilson, Thomas – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Cavalry

Thomas Wilson – 5th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38922038   NAID File Unit: 38922036     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  5 cavalry

ID: 19445009

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisville

Residence

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

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38922038

NAID File Unit: 38922036

Microform: M1817

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