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Watson, Rufus – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Rufus Watson – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55378954   NAID File Unit: 55378952     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19426565

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55378954

NAID File Unit: 55378952

Microform: M2000

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