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Wright, James W – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

James W Wright – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38950746   NAID File Unit: 38950743     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453931

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 2, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Culpeper

Town born: 

Occupation: Carpenter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38950746

NAID File Unit: 38950743

Microform: M1817

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