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Wright, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

John Wright – 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

NAID: 39138041   NAID File Unit: 39138039     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 10th US Colored Infantry, Wil-Yo

Regiment:  10 infantry

ID: 19431112

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Craney Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Norfolk

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39138041

NAID File Unit: 39138039

Microform: M1821

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