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Wright, Samuel – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Samuel Wright – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45811781   NAID File Unit: 45811779     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19423653

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 23, 1864

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hilton Head

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45811781

NAID File Unit: 45811779

Microform: M1823

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