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Burton, Luther – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 40th US Colored Infantry

Luther Burton – 40th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55879419   NAID File Unit: 55879416     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 40th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  40 infantry

ID: 19447093

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Gallatin

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Rockbridge

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55879419

NAID File Unit: 55879416

Microform: M1993

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