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Wilson, William – Age 35, Year: 1864 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Wilson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38325092   NAID File Unit: 38325084     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482461

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: August 31, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft. Pickering

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 71/4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38325092

NAID File Unit: 38325084

Microform: M1818

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