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Wright, John – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Wright – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56955772   NAID File Unit: 56955770     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19412271

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56955772

NAID File Unit: 56955770

Microform: M1824

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