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Gibson, Washington – Age 42, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Gibson – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38433001   NAID File Unit: 38432999     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488050

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 18, 1865

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 42

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38433001

NAID File Unit: 38432999

Microform: M1818

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