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Wright, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Wright – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42537189   NAID File Unit: 42537186     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449691

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 25, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Davidson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Dk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 42537189

NAID File Unit: 42537186

Microform: M1822

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