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Watson, William – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

William Watson – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39088042   NAID File Unit: 39088040     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410174

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 15, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39088042

NAID File Unit: 39088040

Microform: M1821

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