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Watkins, Archie – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Archie Watkins – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42507201   NAID File Unit: 42507199     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19438784

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: mechanic

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42507201

NAID File Unit: 42507199

Microform: M1822

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