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Wright, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H

John Wright – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H

NAID: 38670130   NAID File Unit: 38670128     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery, Wo-Y AND Misc Cards, B-H

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496620

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Franklin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38670130

NAID File Unit: 38670128

Microform: M1818

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