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Wright, William – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 36th US Colored Infantry

William Wright – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55772643   NAID File Unit: 55772640     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19412839

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Point Lookout

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Essex

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55772643

NAID File Unit: 55772640

Microform: M1993

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