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Wilson, William – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

William Wilson – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38872199   NAID File Unit: 38872197     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19430922

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 6, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: VICKSBURG

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 4’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38872199

NAID File Unit: 38872197

Microform: M1817

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