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Swanson, Calvin – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Calvin Swanson – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55893822   NAID File Unit: 55893818     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19451855

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Williamson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55893822

NAID File Unit: 55893818

Microform: M1993

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