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Newlan, Calvin – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Calvin Newlan – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55637526   NAID File Unit: 55637523     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19468753

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pocahontas

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Guilford

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 6’ 1“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55637526

NAID File Unit: 55637523

Microform: M2000

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