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Watson, Sidney – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Sidney Watson – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42535570   NAID File Unit: 42535568     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19449081

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Wooster

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Blacksmith

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42535570

NAID File Unit: 42535568

Microform: M1822

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