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Watson, Spencer – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Spencer Watson – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38414598   NAID File Unit: 38414595     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19486929

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 1, 1863

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Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: Athens

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Crisp

Record Info

NAID: 38414598

NAID File Unit: 38414595

Microform: M1818

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