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Watson, Major – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Major Watson – 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38500040   NAID File Unit: 38500038     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  8 artillery

ID: 19491241

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 28, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Union

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 73/4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38500040

NAID File Unit: 38500038

Microform: M1818

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