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Watkins, Olson – Age 33, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Olson Watkins – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42475542   NAID File Unit: 42475540     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19427227

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 5, 1864

Enlisted state: [blank]

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Claiborne

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42475542

NAID File Unit: 42475540

Microform: M1822

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