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Sharp, Washington – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Sharp – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38262645   NAID File Unit: 38262642     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477832

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Knoxville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38262645

NAID File Unit: 38262642

Microform: M1818

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