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Watkins, Hiram – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Hiram Watkins – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56953664   NAID File Unit: 56953662     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19411600

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 16, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Peters

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56953664

NAID File Unit: 56953662

Microform: M1824

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