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Watford, Benjamin – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Benjamin Watford – 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38723354   NAID File Unit: 38723351     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 14th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  14 artillery

ID: 19499996

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 29, 1865

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Bertie

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38723354

NAID File Unit: 38723351

Microform: M1818

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