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Beacham, Washington – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Beacham – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38369411   NAID File Unit: 38369410     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484175

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Raymond

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38369411

NAID File Unit: 38369410

Microform: M1818

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