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Cheatham, Washington – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Washington Cheatham – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45855009   NAID File Unit: 45855006     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438592

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 17, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Henderson

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45855009

NAID File Unit: 45855006

Microform: M1823

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