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Bush, George Washington – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

George Washington Bush – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42515464   NAID File Unit: 42515462     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442948

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Bedford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Dark

Record Info

NAID: 42515464

NAID File Unit: 42515462

Microform: M1822

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