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Vanlew, Charles – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Charles Vanlew – 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38607892   NAID File Unit: 38607890     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  11 artillery

ID: 19494479

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Rhode Island (R.I.)

Enlisted county: Providence

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 38607892

NAID File Unit: 38607890

Microform: M1818

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