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Wright, Raphael – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Raphael Wright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815434   NAID File Unit: 38815432     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412166

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Norfolk

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38815434

NAID File Unit: 38815432

Microform: M1817

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