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Harris, Washington – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Washington Harris – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55788927   NAID File Unit: 55788924     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416958

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 7, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55788927

NAID File Unit: 55788924

Microform: M1993

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