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Watkins, Samuel – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Samuel Watkins – 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

NAID: 38948620   NAID File Unit: 38948617     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 5th Massachusetts Cavalry (Colored)

Regiment:  5 cavalry massachusetts

ID: 19453296

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: N. Marlboro

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Yorktown

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38948620

NAID File Unit: 38948617

Microform: M1817

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