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Wright, Edward – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Edward Wright – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38366336   NAID File Unit: 38366334     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483982

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: COLUMBUS

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Jasper

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38366336

NAID File Unit: 38366334

Microform: M1818

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