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Watkins, Benjamin – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Benjamin Watkins – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55769812   NAID File Unit: 55769810     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19412179

Company: F

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 13, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: SUFFOLK

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55769812

NAID File Unit: 55769810

Microform: M1993

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