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Burk, George – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 55th US Colored Infantry

George Burk – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55622648   NAID File Unit: 55622645     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467961

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Mahogany

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55622648

NAID File Unit: 55622645

Microform: M2000

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