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Washington, James – Age 49, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

James Washington – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608303   NAID File Unit: 53608301     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415881

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: CHARLESTON

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 49

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Bl.

Hair color: Bl.

Record Info

NAID: 53608303

NAID File Unit: 53608301

Microform: M1994

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