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Washington, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John Washington – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45877174   NAID File Unit: 45877171     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19445804

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 8, 1864

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Staunton

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45877174

NAID File Unit: 45877171

Microform: M1823

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