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Wright, William – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

William Wright – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55598245   NAID File Unit: 55598243     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467062

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Carlinville

Residence

State born: Ireland

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 55598245

NAID File Unit: 55598243

Microform: M2000

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