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Watson, James – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d US Colored Cavalry

James Watson – 2d US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38841200   NAID File Unit: 38841198     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 2d US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  2 cavalry

ID: 19418647

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Nansemond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38841200

NAID File Unit: 38841198

Microform: M1817

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