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Wilson, Van – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Van Wilson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55380482   NAID File Unit: 55380479     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19427228

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Montgomery

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: MONTGOMERY

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Cold

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55380482

NAID File Unit: 55380479

Microform: M2000

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