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Watkins, James H – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

James H Watkins – 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38667017   NAID File Unit: 38667015     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 12th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  12 artillery

ID: 19496505

Company: M

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: January 26, 1865

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Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

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Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38667017

NAID File Unit: 38667015

Microform: M1818

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