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Burton, George H – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

George H Burton – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39070268   NAID File Unit: 39070266     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401402

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 29, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Mifflin

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 31/2“

Complexion: Colored

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39070268

NAID File Unit: 39070266

Microform: M1821

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