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McGahey, Washington – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington McGahey – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38254899   NAID File Unit: 38254896     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477400

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Marshall

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 6’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38254899

NAID File Unit: 38254896

Microform: M1818

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