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Watson, Ridick – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

Ridick Watson – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38812562   NAID File Unit: 38812560     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19411176

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 10, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NORFOLK

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: CITY POINT

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38812562

NAID File Unit: 38812560

Microform: M1817

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