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Washington, George – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

George Washington – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39087860   NAID File Unit: 39087857     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410107

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39087860

NAID File Unit: 39087857

Microform: M1821

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