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Watford, Alexander – Age 27, Year: 1863 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Alexander Watford – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55807064   NAID File Unit: 55807061     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19423784

Company: J

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: HAMPTON

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Bertie

Town born: 

Occupation: Wheelwright

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55807064

NAID File Unit: 55807061

Microform: M1993

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