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Wright, Nelson – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Nelson Wright – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38325816   NAID File Unit: 38325813     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482512

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Miss.

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38325816

NAID File Unit: 38325813

Microform: M1818

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