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Washington, George – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Washington – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38413880   NAID File Unit: 38413878     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486882

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24,

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: RICHMOND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38413880

NAID File Unit: 38413878

Microform: M1818

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