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Watson, Henry – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Henry Watson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38414504   NAID File Unit: 38414502     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486932

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Millikens Bend

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: Fairfield

Town born: 

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38414504

NAID File Unit: 38414502

Microform: M1818

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