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Wright, Martin – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Martin Wright – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55896731   NAID File Unit: 55896729     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19452897

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lebanon

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 55896731

NAID File Unit: 55896729

Microform: M1993

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