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Washington, George – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Washington – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38414079   NAID File Unit: 38414057     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486892

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38414079

NAID File Unit: 38414057

Microform: M1818

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