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Wright, William – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

William Wright – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53688603   NAID File Unit: 53688601     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19442574

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53688603

NAID File Unit: 53688601

Microform: M1994

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