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Wright, Joshua – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Joshua Wright – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38973806   NAID File Unit: 38973804     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458920

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 15, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Fayette

Enlisted town: Lexington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Kanawha

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38973806

NAID File Unit: 38973804

Microform: M1817

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