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Wilson, William (2)

Military Information:

  • US Army
  • Deceased
  • QR Code
  • Multiple Family Veteran
  • PVT (Private)
  • Indian Campaigns
  • Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
  • 1-Alpha List
  • US Indian Scouts

Bio:

William Wilson was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout, who was born in Texas. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’7”. He was 24 when he first enlisted.

He completed 6 enlistments, serving from April 28, 1894 to September 31, 1914. He served under Lt. Fenton, Cpt. Read, Lt. Blasland, Cpt. Babcock, Lt. Barney, and Lt. Kellam. He was stationed at Fort Clark and Fort Ringold.

William Wilson was honorably discharged on September 31, 1914. He was the son of William Wilson (1).

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