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Washington, George – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Washington – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38267994   NAID File Unit: 38267991     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19478129

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Memphis

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38267994

NAID File Unit: 38267991

Microform: M1818

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