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Wright, John – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 24th US Colored Infantry

John Wright – 24th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45899699   NAID File Unit: 45899696     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 24th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  24 infantry

ID: 19454280

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1865

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Trenton

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Bloomingdale

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45899699

NAID File Unit: 45899696

Microform: M1823

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