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Wright, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

John Wright – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

NAID: 38418715   NAID File Unit: 38418710     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19487212

Company: M

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Floyd

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38418715

NAID File Unit: 38418710

Microform: M1818

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