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Spight, Newton – Age 24, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Newton Spight – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55593678   NAID File Unit: 55593675     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466823

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Tippah

Town born: 

Occupation: Serv't

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55593678

NAID File Unit: 55593675

Microform: M2000

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