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Holmes, Washington – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Holmes – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38437302   NAID File Unit: 38437300     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19488312

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38437302

NAID File Unit: 38437300

Microform: M1818

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