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Wilson, William – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

William Wilson – 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

NAID: 55351980   NAID File Unit: 55351959     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry, Misc Cards

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19411237

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55351980

NAID File Unit: 55351959

Microform: M2000

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