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Wright, Silas – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Silas Wright – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38325862   NAID File Unit: 38325860     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482523

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: FORT PICKERING

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hardeman

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38325862

NAID File Unit: 38325860

Microform: M1818

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