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Van, Washington – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Washington Van – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55894774   NAID File Unit: 55894771     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19452183

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55894774

NAID File Unit: 55894771

Microform: M1993

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