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Burns, Watson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Watson Burns – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42515440   NAID File Unit: 42515437     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442982

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfreesboro

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42515440

NAID File Unit: 42515437

Microform: M1822

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