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Washington, George W – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

George W Washington – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55537070   NAID File Unit: 55537067     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464759

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 6, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: Paducah

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark Brown (D or Dk Brn)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55537070

NAID File Unit: 55537067

Microform: M2000

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