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Wisdom, Alexander – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Wisdom – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42508592   NAID File Unit: 42508589     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19439210

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 11, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Clarksville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42508592

NAID File Unit: 42508589

Microform: M1822

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