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Calhoun, Sampson – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Sampson Calhoun – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55519408   NAID File Unit: 55519405     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19463891

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Charleston

Occupation: House Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55519408

NAID File Unit: 55519405

Microform: M2000

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