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Wilson, William – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

William Wilson – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45879024   NAID File Unit: 45879021     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19446214

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WASHINGTON

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Caroline

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45879024

NAID File Unit: 45879021

Microform: M1823

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