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Watson, John W – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

John W Watson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55378913   NAID File Unit: 55378910     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19426626

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Scott

Town born: 

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 6’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55378913

NAID File Unit: 55378910

Microform: M2000

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