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Wright, Silas – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Silas Wright – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55512323   NAID File Unit: 55512321     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463715

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hibben

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Amsterdam

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55512323

NAID File Unit: 55512321

Microform: M2000

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