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Wright, Richard – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Richard Wright – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38815454   NAID File Unit: 38815452     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19412171

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Suffolk

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38815454

NAID File Unit: 38815452

Microform: M1817

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