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Newton, George – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Cavalry

George Newton – 1st US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38804325   NAID File Unit: 38804323     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  1 cavalry

ID: 19407409

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 2

Enlisted date: August 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: fort monroe

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: PORTSMOUTH

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38804325

NAID File Unit: 38804323

Microform: M1817

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