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McGee, Watson – Age 31, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Watson McGee – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38304191   NAID File Unit: 38304189     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19480806

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Corinth

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38304191

NAID File Unit: 38304189

Microform: M1818

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