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Wilson, William Henry – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

William Henry Wilson – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45782628   NAID File Unit: 45782624     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19413743

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 18, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 12th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Kinderhook

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45782628

NAID File Unit: 45782624

Microform: M1823

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