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Watkins, Henry – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Henry Watkins – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535523   NAID File Unit: 42535519     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449072

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 30, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Murfresboro

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42535523

NAID File Unit: 42535519

Microform: M1822

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