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Watkins, John – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

John Watkins – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322127   NAID File Unit: 38322124     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482208

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 20, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Summerville

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38322127

NAID File Unit: 38322124

Microform: M1818

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