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Wright, Henry – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Wright – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38270772   NAID File Unit: 38270770     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478267

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Atlanta

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38270772

NAID File Unit: 38270770

Microform: M1818

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