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Jackson, Washington – Age 28, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Jackson – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38248692   NAID File Unit: 38248690     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477079

Company: L

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: McDowell

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 6’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38248692

NAID File Unit: 38248690

Microform: M1818

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