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Chairos, Watson – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Cavalry

Watson Chairos – 3d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38847181   NAID File Unit: 38847173     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  3 cavalry

ID: 19421228

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Hardin

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38847181

NAID File Unit: 38847173

Microform: M1817

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