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Smith, Watson – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Watson Smith – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55448901   NAID File Unit: 55448899     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19454775

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 19, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Natchez

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: NATCHEZ

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: light

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 55448901

NAID File Unit: 55448899

Microform: M2000

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