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Wimms, Abraham – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Abraham Wimms – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55380508   NAID File Unit: 55380505     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19427239

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Columbus

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55380508

NAID File Unit: 55380505

Microform: M2000

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