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Spence, Washington – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Washington Spence – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35837063   NAID File Unit: 35837060     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19409987

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 4, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35837063

NAID File Unit: 35837060

Microform: M1819

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