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Watson, Jacob – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Jacob Watson – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38322196   NAID File Unit: 38322193     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19482234

Company: L

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 9, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: SAINT LOUIS

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38322196

NAID File Unit: 38322193

Microform: M1818

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