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Washington, Shelby – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Shelby Washington – 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38465012   NAID File Unit: 38465010     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  6 artillery

ID: 19489444

Company: M

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NATCHEZ

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: VIDALIA

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38465012

NAID File Unit: 38465010

Microform: M1818

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