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Watkins, Robert – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery – United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Robert Watkins – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

NAID: 22271828   NAID File Unit: 22271825     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery - United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19473109

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Breckinridge

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 22271828

NAID File Unit: 22271825

Microform: M1818

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