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Washington, Willis – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Willis Washington – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35840379   NAID File Unit: 35840377     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19411427

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 19, 1863

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

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: King George

Town born: 

Occupation: Teamster

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35840379

NAID File Unit: 35840377

Microform: M1819

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