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Vanliew, Henry – Age 31, Year: 1865 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Henry Vanliew – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53634855   NAID File Unit: 53634852     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19426161

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: March 27, 1865

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Newark

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Newark

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53634855

NAID File Unit: 53634852

Microform: M1994

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