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Wilson, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

William Wilson – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950443   NAID File Unit: 38950441     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453792

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 7, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Berlin

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: WILMINGTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 38950443

NAID File Unit: 38950441

Microform: M1817

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