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Greer, Newton – Age 26, Year: 1863 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Newton Greer – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38289392   NAID File Unit: 38289390     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479679

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 21, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort pickering

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38289392

NAID File Unit: 38289390

Microform: M1818

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