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Watkins, Leon – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 33rd US Colored Infantry

Leon Watkins – 33rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46359206   NAID File Unit: 46359182     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 33rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  33 infantry

ID: 19434229

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1862

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 1, 1862

Enlisted state: South Carolina (S.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: ST. HELENA ISLAND

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Dk Brn

Eye color: dk brn

Hair color: dk brn

Record Info

NAID: 46359206

NAID File Unit: 46359182

Microform: M1992

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