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Washington, Henry – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Washington – 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38364298   NAID File Unit: 38364296     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 4th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  4 artillery

ID: 19483859

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 5

Enlisted date: October 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cairo

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: St. Louis

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38364298

NAID File Unit: 38364296

Microform: M1818

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