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Washington, Miles – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Miles Washington – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53608333   NAID File Unit: 53608330     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19415887

Company: N

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 53608333

NAID File Unit: 53608330

Microform: M1994

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