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Washman, Walker – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Walker Washman – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535450   NAID File Unit: 42535448     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449042

Company: D

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42535450

NAID File Unit: 42535448

Microform: M1822

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