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Calvin, Thornton – Age 22, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Thornton Calvin – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38954495   NAID File Unit: 38954493     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19454914

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Nashville

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38954495

NAID File Unit: 38954493

Microform: M1817

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