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Watson, Reading – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 44th US Colored Infantry

Reading Watson – 44th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53659507   NAID File Unit: 53659504     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 44th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  44 infantry

ID: 19434694

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Sampson

Town born: 

Occupation: R.R. Man

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53659507

NAID File Unit: 53659504

Microform: M1994

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