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Washington, George W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Washington – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38464801   NAID File Unit: 38464798     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489406

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Catahoula

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38464801

NAID File Unit: 38464798

Microform: M1818

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