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Watson, Richard – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 52nd US Colored Infantry

Richard Watson – 52nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55509889   NAID File Unit: 55509886     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 52nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  52 infantry

ID: 19463592

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 22, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Camp Hibbey

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Beardstown

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 55509889

NAID File Unit: 55509886

Microform: M2000

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