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Smith, Washington – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Smith – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38315942   NAID File Unit: 38315939     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19481697

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: July 31, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Fort Pickering

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38315942

NAID File Unit: 38315939

Microform: M1818

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