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Watson, Claiborne – Age 15, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

Claiborne Watson – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55409383   NAID File Unit: 55409381     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19437718

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Waterproof

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Fayette

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 15

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55409383

NAID File Unit: 55409381

Microform: M2000

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