Watson, Hezekiah

Hezekiah Watson was born in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania around 1845 and served in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. According to his service records, Watson worked as a quarryman before the conflict. In April 1863 he went to Readville, Massachusetts and joined Company I of the 54th Massachusetts. After the men completed training, the 54th Massachusetts was sent to South Carolina and joined the assault on Fort Wagner on July 18. While Watson was wounded in his left hand during the battle, he was able to return to his company. He was promoted to corporal in March 1864. Watson’s military service ended on August 20, 1865 while stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. Watson was buried in Zion Union Cemetery in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. (By Don Sailer)
    Full name
    Hezekiah Watson
    Place of Birth
    Gender
    Male
    Race
    Black
    Sectional choice
    North
    Origins
    Free State
    Occupation
    Military
    Other
    Other Occupation
    Quarryman
    Relation to Slavery
    Free black
    Military
    Union Army
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