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Washington, Elain – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Elain Washington – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812286   NAID File Unit: 38812284     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411129

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 6, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Ft Monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Amelia

Town born: 

Occupation: cooper

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38812286

NAID File Unit: 38812284

Microform: M1817

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