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Wright, Alexander – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Alexander Wright – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418652   NAID File Unit: 38418650     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487229

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Curly

Record Info

NAID: 38418652

NAID File Unit: 38418650

Microform: M1818

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