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Taylor, Washington – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Washington Taylor – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38410337   NAID File Unit: 38410335     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486686

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: Natchez

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38410337

NAID File Unit: 38410335

Microform: M1818

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