James Augustus Washington, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Augustus Washington
Confederate States Army officer
Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1831
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: military officer
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About James Augustus Washington
- James Augustus Washington (8 March 1831, in Goldsboro, North Carolina – 1911), was a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War.
- He joined the Confederate States Army in April 1861 as a sergeant in the Goldsboro Rifles, which became A company, 27th North Carolina Regiment.
- He became captain of H company, 2nd North Carolina Regiment 16 May 1861 and Lt.
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- in the 50th North Carolina Regiment on 15 April 1862. Col.
- Washington commanded the regiment during Maj.
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- Hill's campaign against New Bern and Washington, North Carolina in 1863.
- He commanded the 50th during Potter's raid in 1863.
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- Washington received a reprimand for his conduct during action around Tarboro during the raid and he resigned his commission. Before and after the war James Washington worked as a farmer and clerk.
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