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Burfort, John – Age 27, Year: 1864 – 36th US Colored Infantry

John Burfort – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55746153   NAID File Unit: 55746150     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19401605

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Portsmouth

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Currituck

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55746153

NAID File Unit: 55746150

Microform: M1993

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