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Wright, Charles – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Charles Wright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815317   NAID File Unit: 38815315     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412106

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEWPORT NEWS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Steward

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38815317

NAID File Unit: 38815315

Microform: M1817

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