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Washington, George – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George Washington – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38499902   NAID File Unit: 38499899     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491238

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Paducah

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Lyon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38499902

NAID File Unit: 38499899

Microform: M1818

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