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Tyson, Wright – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Wright Tyson – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22298677   NAID File Unit: 22298674     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19474411

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 1, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Pitt

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 22298677

NAID File Unit: 22298674

Microform: M1818

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