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Porter, Calvin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Calvin Porter – 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38259487   NAID File Unit: 38259484     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  1 artillery

ID: 19477657

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14,

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Knoxville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Blount

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 38259487

NAID File Unit: 38259484

Microform: M1818

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