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Wright, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

John Wright – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973790   NAID File Unit: 38973787     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458909

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: LEXINGTON

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: LEXINGTON

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38973790

NAID File Unit: 38973787

Microform: M1817

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