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Washington, Thornton – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 18th US Colored Infantry

Thornton Washington – 18th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42586969   NAID File Unit: 42586966     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 18th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  18 infantry

ID: 19458144

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Louisiana

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rappahannock

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 42586969

NAID File Unit: 42586966

Microform: M1822

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