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Wilson, William – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Wilson – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38669333   NAID File Unit: 38669330     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496608

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 3,

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CAMP NELSON

Residence

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

County born: Jessamine

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38669333

NAID File Unit: 38669330

Microform: M1818

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