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Adkins, Newton – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Newton Adkins – 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38674581   NAID File Unit: 38674578     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 13th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  13 artillery

ID: 19496681

Company: A

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 26, 1864

Enlisted state: Kentucky

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Bowling Green

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38674581

NAID File Unit: 38674578

Microform: M1818

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