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Washington, George – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

George Washington – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55645334   NAID File Unit: 55645332     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19469158

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 21,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Somerville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55645334

NAID File Unit: 55645332

Microform: M2000

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