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Watkins, Calvin – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Calvin Watkins – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322102   NAID File Unit: 38322099     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482200

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: June 5, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Stanly

Town born: 

Occupation: laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38322102

NAID File Unit: 38322099

Microform: M1818

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