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Washington, Edward – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Edward Washington – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55645226   NAID File Unit: 55645224     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469167

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 3, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Algiers

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55645226

NAID File Unit: 55645224

Microform: M2000

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