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Howard, Washington – Age 40, Year: 1863 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Washington Howard – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55395018   NAID File Unit: 55395016     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19433714

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MILLIKENS BEND

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Hinds

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55395018

NAID File Unit: 55395016

Microform: M2000

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