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Watts, John W – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

John W Watts – 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

NAID: 39088061   NAID File Unit: 39088059     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Tip-Whi

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19410177

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chambersburg

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Carroll

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39088061

NAID File Unit: 39088059

Microform: M1821

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