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Wright, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Wright – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57022229   NAID File Unit: 57022227     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19436470

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Frederick

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57022229

NAID File Unit: 57022227

Microform: M1824

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