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Wright, August – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

August Wright – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38468995   NAID File Unit: 38468993     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wi-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489628

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Adams

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38468995

NAID File Unit: 38468993

Microform: M1818

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