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Oldum, Newton – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Newton Oldum – 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

NAID: 38742905   NAID File Unit: 38742903     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 2d Regiment US Colored Light Artillery

Regiment:  2 artillery

ID: 19500926

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Arkansas (Ark.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pine Bluff

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Forest

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 6’ “

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38742905

NAID File Unit: 38742903

Microform: M1818

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