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Chamberlin, Washington – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Washington Chamberlin – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56994931   NAID File Unit: 56994929     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19427697

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 11, 1864

Enlisted state: Delaware

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wilmington

Residence

State born: Maryland

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

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: 56994931

NAID File Unit: 56994929

Microform: M1824

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