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Watkins, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Henry Watkins – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55871735   NAID File Unit: 55871733     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444056

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 31,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Anne Arundel

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Anne Arundel

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55871735

NAID File Unit: 55871733

Microform: M1993

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