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Watson, William H – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 38th US Colored Infantry

William H Watson – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55839924   NAID File Unit: 55839922     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19435074

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Eastville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Wool(y)

Record Info

NAID: 55839924

NAID File Unit: 55839922

Microform: M1993

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