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Perkins, Washington – Age 15, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Washington Perkins – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53603955   NAID File Unit: 53603953     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414752

Company: H

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tenn

County born: 

Town born: lincoln

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53603955

NAID File Unit: 53603953

Microform: M1994

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