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Newton, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

John Newton – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42528598   NAID File Unit: 42528596     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446883

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MURFREESBORO'

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Van Buren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Light

Eye color: Dark

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 42528598

NAID File Unit: 42528596

Microform: M1822

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