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Wilson, Virgil – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Virgil Wilson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55511995   NAID File Unit: 55511991     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463683

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 18,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hope

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55511995

NAID File Unit: 55511991

Microform: M2000

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