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Burton, Gilbert – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Gilbert Burton – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55573925   NAID File Unit: 55573923     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19465874

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 20, 1863

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CORINTH

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55573925

NAID File Unit: 55573923

Microform: M2000

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